Originally Posted by
StephenH
Exactly, that's why it's important to wave to roadies. Otherwise, they'll think it's some accomplishment to come zipping past me, but if I wave, they realize that they're just passing me because I'm weak and can't ride my way out of a paper bag.
Exactly my point.
If I wave to you, you've alpha-dogged me. If I wave and say "Hi fellows! Enjoying your peloton today?", you may take my bike and give me an atomic wedgie. Etc. Etc.
The rule is simple: nod to dudes, smile at chicks, or just focus on the wheel or road in front of you... or pay the price.