Originally Posted by
NoviceJohn
Originally Posted by
lgp927
I know that type quite well, I ussually ride the Beach trails where I live and try to strike up conversations w other riders and or do a little wave and so far they all have been total ******bags, I guess this is the bike culture (shrugging) Ill just ride alone and enjoy the views.
I've seen other roadies do a polite wave but some just don't give a damn.
The notion that other people need to be in the same mental state or the same mental focus as you when you want them to be is selfish.
People being "rude" might be actually focusing first on riding (safely) as they should be. Responding to goofy wavers is the least important thing they need to be doing.
Feel free to wave but getting mad/upset if people don't do what you want them to at that moment is self-centered.