Originally Posted by BarracksSi

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).