Originally Posted by
Jonahhobbes
I read on another forum that roadie cyclists-the lycra brigade often don't wave as they pass you by on the opposite side of the road as they are so "focused" and "in the zone' so don't actually notice you. I would be a dead cyclist if I was that focused that I did'nt see what was happening on the other side of the road. I think its just snobery.
Eh, I don't know about the snob part. Sometimes, yeah, but sometimes they're also just working hard, and don't look at cycling as much of a novelty anymore. Their enthusiasm for waving "hi" at every other rider just ain't what it used to be.
Besides, trying to stay low on the bars and hammering out a good cadence doesn't make it easy to let go for a wave. I try to either give a nod or a small town highway wave (lift the index finger) even if I'm not sure whether it'll be noticed (especially since my gloves are black).