Originally Posted by Helmet Head
I am regularly complemented in the following ways, none of which I favor over the others:
- A nod, wave, smile or "thumb's up".
- When I'm using the full lane stopped at an intersection, the next person stops behind me about a full car's length back, I look back at them, they nod and/or smile.
- While riding and using the full lane, the driver approaching from behind immediately slows when I issue the slow/stop signal.
- Being told... "I like the way you [rode there, took that turn, used your signals, made it clear what you were doing, etc. etc.]; I wish all cyclists did that"
Is this for real ?
When I'm hogging up the lane, my reality points to comments more like:
- A tilted head, an eye roll, a wave motioning to the side, "middle finger up".
- When I'm using the full lane stopped at an intersection, the next person stops behind me about a full car's length back, I look back at them, they shake their head and sigh.
- While riding and using the full lane, the driver approaching from behind immediately honks when I issue the slow/stop signal.
- Being told... "I like the way you hog the lane when there is plenty of room", I wish all cyclists would get out of my way"
Just poking fun... 'cuz your post sounded a bit much like a VC commercial.