Hey, you said good VC was a subtle thing... a matter of inches... why shouldn't the image of the cyclist, to the motorist, also play into that? Look "pro," look "fast," and drivers assume you know what you are doing... (and perhaps raise their speed estimates... )

Well I rather have to agree with you there... this is much like the "cleaner car drives better syndrome."

As far as the other cyclists... I have always tried to wave or acknowledge other cyclists... getting a wave or nod back is a different story... prior to the "kit" and on my flat bar bike, other flat bar bikers would respond, but not drop bar riders. So the Lance wannabee theory is probably correct.

I think all BikeForum members should swear an oath to faithfully return the wave of any passing cyclist without regard to race, creed, color, colors, bar style, number of gears, type of shoes, etc. I'll always return a wave if I can. If I don't, it means either I didn't see yours in time, or I'm on a patch of road where it's unsafe to remove a hand from the bars.

I agree... we gotta have solidarity... it can be a wave, or raising of the hand from the bars or even just a nod. The other thing I always do is ask if anyone needs help, if they appear broken down or flat... whatever. I always ask.

Hey yeah always wave if possible, always help if possible, should be automatic.