Originally Posted by DGlenday

"The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other" was an excellent 1970s Van Der Graaf Generator prog rock album.

But in the context of cycling, it's been interesting - and usually disappointing - to see the lack of camaraderie among cyclists in the various areas where I ride. (I ride in north-central Maryland on weekends, and in the Virginia Beach / Chesapeake area during the week.)

It happens frequently: I'm riding along, alone, and I see a cyclist coming toward me, on the opposite side of the road. I'm usually pushing hard, but always make a point of lifting my hand off the hood and waving. Nothing exuberant - just a friendly how-ya-doin'.

Four times out of five I just get a look, even a scowl, and they keep going. Doesn't matter if the rider is clearly a beginner on a Walmart special, or a cat-1 with a $10,000 Pinarello - there just isn't that much bonhomie out there.

Sad. What are your experiences?