waving
Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
I think BF should require a grace period between waving threads. This last one isn't even dead yet.
Some cyclists and arrogance Maybe they can be merged?
Originally Posted by
Ghazmh
I wave, I like waving. I notice the frequency I get waved at initially is dependent upon my bike and attire....
I only don’t wave if circumstances dictate I need to keep my hands on the bar and my mind focused on safe navigation.
Originally Posted by
Nachoman
The most you'll ever get from me is a nod.
Originally Posted by
tagaproject6
I yell.
So to this recurrent popcorn subject, I have previously posted my unwavering opinion:
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
"Wave rate"
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Personally, I do wave, except where there are loads of cyclists, such as my early morning commute in downtown Boston. I’m not put off by a lack of response either.
Originally Posted by
livedarklions
If you're nodding at 90% of riders in Boston, you must look like a bobblehead doll when you ride.
I do have a seemingly unique greeting besides, or in addition to a wave. I yell a hearty “YO.”It’s an easy syllable to shout, and IMO expresses a crusty comeraderie, yet does not expect a reply. Maybe you could try that.
A couple years ago on the Wall Street Journal morning news program on the radio was a feature segment about runners and cyclists greeting each other. The most significant reason to do so, as I recall was that both participants in such an encounter face the same dangers on the roads and MUPs.
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 05-26-20 at 08:32 AM.