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Waved at another cyclist and he didn't wave back...

Old 05-20-14, 04:49 PM
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When you say you waved at another cyclist, could you be more specific? Do you mean another cyclist besides yourself or another cyclist besides the one you waved last last week? Do you have a waving problem?
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Originally Posted by svtmike
My favorites -- Specialized SL Comp gloves. Not too much padding, $30, available in black and black/white, completely colorfast unlike a lot of gloves.
SL Comp seems like a funny name for gloves. Sounds like they're trying too hard. They're GLOVES for goodness sake!
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I waved at a female the other day and she did not wave back. I'm not sure if it was because she didn't see said wave or if she has me on ignore. I wish I knew because I have an interest in her.

I was mowing grass, not cycling. I did not have any gloves on.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I waved at a female the other day and she did not wave back. I'm not sure if it was because she didn't see said wave or if she has me on ignore. I wish I knew because I have an interest in her.

I was mowing grass, not cycling. I did not have any gloves on.
Was this female also mowing grass?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I waved at a female the other day and she did not wave back. I'm not sure if it was because she didn't see said wave or if she has me on ignore. I wish I knew because I have an interest in her.

I was mowing grass, not cycling. I did not have any gloves on.
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Was this female also mowing grass?
When you say "mowing the grass", do you actually mean mowing the grass?
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Was this female also mowing grass?
No, she was inside the building, which made it more difficult for me to see.

Perhaps if I had been wearing high-visibility gloves it would have attracted more attention.

High-visibility gloves--there's a good idea.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I waved at a female the other day and she did not wave back. I'm not sure if it was because she didn't see said wave or if she has me on ignore. I wish I knew because I have an interest in her.

I was mowing grass, not cycling. I did not have any gloves on.
were you licking your lips as you waved?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I was mowing grass, not cycling. I did not have any gloves on.
You don't wear gloves when you mow grass? I've worn leather work gloves for decades when I do yard work, trimming hedges, etc. A proper pair of work gloves is a necessity for most jobs, from changing oil to planting a tree to handling pressure treated wood...
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Originally Posted by moppeddler
SL Comp seems like a funny name for gloves. Sounds like they're trying too hard. They're GLOVES for goodness sake!
Yes, that is their major flaw and I was remiss in not pointing it out. Truly excellent point. This is the kind of thoughtful, hard-hitting, in depth analysis that makes this place such a bastion of intellect.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
No, she was inside the building, which made it more difficult for me to see.

Perhaps if I had been wearing high-visibility gloves it would have attracted more attention.

High-visibility gloves--there's a good idea.
I think she snapped a picture...

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Originally Posted by Phil_gretz
You don't wear gloves when you mow grass? I've worn leather work gloves for decades when I do yard work, trimming hedges, etc. A proper pair of work gloves is a necessity for most jobs, from changing oil to planting a tree to handling pressure treated wood...
Why?

I'm not too worried about getting grassrash on my hands if I slip and fall.
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That's what proper calluses are for.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
I think she snapped a picture...

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Originally Posted by rjones28
I think she snapped a picture...

Nah that ain't him, jersey is too small.
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Originally Posted by himespau
That's what proper calluses are for.
That's right. I need some vestige of manliness. I can't say I get much from cycling.
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I didn't wave back because I was embarrassed about my Mavic gloves, which started falling apart right as soon as I bought them. They feel comfortable, but don't last.
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Originally Posted by Young Version
Waved at another cyclist and he didn't wave back...
Sorry to hear that, dude. Try waving to chicks instead.
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