What is it with fellow road bike riders
08-28-14, 01:19 PM
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[pedant] Actually waiver is the voluntary relinquishment of a known right through an express statement or implied by conduct. Just so we're clear. [/pedant]
08-28-14, 01:23 PM
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Indeed. May you be a shining beacon to others. The lack of armadillo vigilance on our roads is a travesty.
08-28-14, 01:33 PM
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Oh what fun!
Me, I wave at most bikers when I'm out. I live about 15 miles outside Minneapolis and only see a few bikes on my rides in my area. In the city, I never greet other riders, there's just too many.
The OP is right, the more roadie, the less likely to share a greeting. I love the idea they are working so hard (ha!). Most of the roadies think they are riding that hard.
I've had some fun with the "hard-working" roadies passing me with out a verbal warning. I normally say 'hi' as they pass, with no response. So, I drop the hammer (cause I am a strong rider) catch and pass them and tell them to "enjoy the ride" as I drop them (on my heavy commuter bike with commuter bag on back).
Another time, I paced a crew of 6-8 roadies with my city bike, they actually took the time to talk with me when we stopped for a light, asked me to join them on a future ride.
So @Shaggy33 - here's me giving you a friendly wave (now where do I find the waving emoticon)...
Me, I wave at most bikers when I'm out. I live about 15 miles outside Minneapolis and only see a few bikes on my rides in my area. In the city, I never greet other riders, there's just too many.
The OP is right, the more roadie, the less likely to share a greeting. I love the idea they are working so hard (ha!). Most of the roadies think they are riding that hard.
I've had some fun with the "hard-working" roadies passing me with out a verbal warning. I normally say 'hi' as they pass, with no response. So, I drop the hammer (cause I am a strong rider) catch and pass them and tell them to "enjoy the ride" as I drop them (on my heavy commuter bike with commuter bag on back).
Another time, I paced a crew of 6-8 roadies with my city bike, they actually took the time to talk with me when we stopped for a light, asked me to join them on a future ride.
So @Shaggy33 - here's me giving you a friendly wave (now where do I find the waving emoticon)...
08-28-14, 01:40 PM
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Oh what fun!
Me, I wave at most bikers when I'm out. I live about 15 miles outside Minneapolis and only see a few bikes on my rides in my area. In the city, I never greet other riders, there's just too many.
The OP is right, the more roadie, the less likely to share a greeting. I love the idea they are working so hard (ha!). Most of the roadies think they are riding that hard.
I've had some fun with the "hard-working" roadies passing me with out a verbal warning. I normally say 'hi' as they pass, with no response. So, I drop the hammer (cause I am a strong rider) catch and pass them and tell them to "enjoy the ride" as I drop them (on my heavy commuter bike with commuter bag on back).
Another time, I paced a crew of 6-8 roadies with my city bike, they actually took the time to talk with me when we stopped for a light, asked me to join them on a future ride.
So @Shaggy33 - here's me giving you a friendly wave (now where do I find the waving emoticon)...
Me, I wave at most bikers when I'm out. I live about 15 miles outside Minneapolis and only see a few bikes on my rides in my area. In the city, I never greet other riders, there's just too many.
The OP is right, the more roadie, the less likely to share a greeting. I love the idea they are working so hard (ha!). Most of the roadies think they are riding that hard.
I've had some fun with the "hard-working" roadies passing me with out a verbal warning. I normally say 'hi' as they pass, with no response. So, I drop the hammer (cause I am a strong rider) catch and pass them and tell them to "enjoy the ride" as I drop them (on my heavy commuter bike with commuter bag on back).
Another time, I paced a crew of 6-8 roadies with my city bike, they actually took the time to talk with me when we stopped for a light, asked me to join them on a future ride.
So @Shaggy33 - here's me giving you a friendly wave (now where do I find the waving emoticon)...
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I've had some fun with the "hard-working" roadies passing me with out a verbal warning. I normally say 'hi' as they pass, with no response. So, I drop the hammer (cause I am a strong rider) catch and pass them and tell them to "enjoy the ride" as I drop them (on my heavy commuter bike with commuter bag on back).
Footnote: when I drop the hammer and don't catch the roadie; I know they're working hard and give that rider a tip of the hat and not worry about the lacking of niceties. (then swear under my breath about him knocking me down on the Strava leader-board).
08-28-14, 01:40 PM
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The main problem with dillos, outside of the lawn damage, is that they attract the buzzards. When a dead dillo attracts buzzards they tend to notice my half dead body limping the bike along to the finish. I swear I have seen some of those buzzards licking their chops at the site of me.
08-28-14, 01:45 PM
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The mexican guys riding their beater bikes to work on the MUP around my area never wave either. Funny no one ever complains about that.
People who crave the attention of some other people who they never met before, simply because of the bike they are riding or what they are wearing...pathetic is the word that comes to mind here.
People who crave the attention of some other people who they never met before, simply because of the bike they are riding or what they are wearing...pathetic is the word that comes to mind here.
08-28-14, 02:20 PM
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What irks me is when they make eye contact decide not to wave and scoff at you.
It is analogous to when you hold the door and do not get a thank you. Rude.
Otherwise I assume they are just focused and don't let it bother me.
I consider a wave to be a physical hand wave, a nod, smile, finger lift or eyebrow arch.
It is analogous to when you hold the door and do not get a thank you. Rude.
Otherwise I assume they are just focused and don't let it bother me.
I consider a wave to be a physical hand wave, a nod, smile, finger lift or eyebrow arch.
08-28-14, 02:28 PM
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The mexican guys riding their beater bikes to work on the MUP around my area never wave either. Funny no one ever complains about that.
People who crave the attention of some other people who they never met before, simply because of the bike they are riding or what they are wearing...pathetic is the word that comes to mind here.
People who crave the attention of some other people who they never met before, simply because of the bike they are riding or what they are wearing...pathetic is the word that comes to mind here.
08-28-14, 02:30 PM
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08-28-14, 02:36 PM
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08-29-14, 07:35 AM
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It should be noted, for my part in this thread... I'm from Minnesota, dontcha know 'Minnesota Nice'
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I don't often come into the 41, but when I do there is usually a "why are roadbikers such dicks...they don't wave" thread going on. What's up with that?
08-29-14, 07:58 AM
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Because road cycling doesn't require social interaction, I suspect it attracts a fair number of people with mind blindness. For them, it's impossible to comprehend that anyone else might have different goals, priorities and immediate objectives while performing a similar activity. So if someone else on a bike doesn't wave, they must be jerks, not because there's something different going on their minds.
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It may be somewhat disappointing to learn, but at a certain point, being a cyclist is not special. We all blend together with the landscape, and no one of us deserves particular attention or recognition. A lot of people are put off by unwarranted attention, and won't wave back for that reason. But there are times and places where being on a bike is special, and I think then you'll find people more likely to wave to strangers.
