Waving
06-14-20 | 08:20 PM
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06-15-20 | 04:35 AM
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Waving
Besides a nod, a “finger wave” is also casual and non-assertive, but acceptable.
Slight head nod or possibly an eyebrow raise for me. Actual wave seems like a lot of work as I grind along.
I try to make eye contact with people, when walking or riding. If they return the eye contact, I say hi or nod or give them a finger wave. Some people don't want to be bothered by strangers.
I usually feel a twinge of remorse when I don't return a wave. Usually that happens when I'm taken aback by a wave from a roadie whom I wouldn't expect to initiate one.
…Personally, I do wave, except where there are loads of cyclists, such as my early morning commute in downtown Boston. I’m not put off by a lack of response either…
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 06-15-20 at 08:48 AM.
06-15-20 | 06:05 AM
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I've always been a big waver, I wave to all bikers, doesn't matter if you are pulling a trailer of kids or if you are looking like a hardcore roadie I wave. However, recently I've seen two different bikers riding cities bikes with flat bars, and AERO clip on bars attached, to me that's a step to far. I can't wave at such a person.
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