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09-23-11 | 01:50 PM
#52
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
09-23-11 | 01:54 PM
#54
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: St. Petersburg, Florida
Bikes: 2011 Specialized Tarmac SL3, 2013 Sram Red
09-23-11 | 01:59 PM
#55
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Williamsburg, Tennesse.
Bikes: All have flats.
I wave or nod when I can. Depends on the vibe.
One time I was in Lycra riding my steelie, and this kitted out Pro was on Colnago, I waved at him- he just kept staring ahead. He looked like he was trying really hard not to launch a turd.
I pitied him and his soon-to-be messy spandex and went my way.
One time I was in Lycra riding my steelie, and this kitted out Pro was on Colnago, I waved at him- he just kept staring ahead. He looked like he was trying really hard not to launch a turd.
I pitied him and his soon-to-be messy spandex and went my way.
09-23-11 | 02:02 PM
#56
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,194
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
09-23-11 | 02:05 PM
#57
Descends like a rock
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,034
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From: Fort Worth, TX
Bikes: Scott Foil, Surly Pacer
It's an interesting phenomenon. I see it when riding my bicycle and motorcycle. There is a need for some to want to connect, with either a wave or a hello, to others that are performing the same activity. Do we do that when eating ice cream and spotting someone else eating ice cream, when scratching our nose as we lock eyes with another nose scratcher? If you are a social person then make contact. If you are not then don't. Just don't get upset if the other person doesn't behave in the manner you think they should. If they are giving you a reply out of an obligatory politeness without any true feeling then it is just an empty gesture. It turns into a mindless task like when people say, "Gesundheit" or "Bless You" when someone sneezes.
09-23-11 | 02:09 PM
#58
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,194
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
09-23-11 | 02:17 PM
#59
2nd Amendment Cyclist
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,036
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From: Cary, NC
Bikes: Schwinn 2010 World Street, Handsome Speedy w/ SRAM Apex
09-23-11 | 02:29 PM
#61
Psycholist
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 514
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From: Canada
Bikes: Devinci Amsterdam, Litespeed Teramo
I just return a finger. It usually makes em laugh.
Yeah .. take this you happy wavin' jackwagon
(NSFW - flipping the bird)
https://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...4yGi75MHbvalC0
Yeah .. take this you happy wavin' jackwagon
(NSFW - flipping the bird)
https://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...4yGi75MHbvalC0
Last edited by CbadRider; 09-23-11 at 08:33 PM. Reason: Added NSFW
09-23-11 | 02:38 PM
#62
Senior Member
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From: Williamsburg, Tennesse.
Bikes: All have flats.
09-23-11 | 02:41 PM
#63
Peripheral Visionary
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,157
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From: Jax, FL
09-23-11 | 02:47 PM
#64
Psycholist
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 514
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From: Canada
Bikes: Devinci Amsterdam, Litespeed Teramo
I'm south of you see a few people. Given the nice riding routes I'm surprised I don't see more. The weather is so variable that you have to be prepared to get wet now and then .. they is no avoiding it unless you stay home..
09-23-11 | 02:47 PM
#65
Senior Member
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From: Orange County, CA
Bikes: Road - Lynskey. Mountain - Trek Fuel EX
09-23-11 | 03:02 PM
#66
Banned
Joined: May 2011
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From: Northern California
Bikes: Raleigh Grand Prix, Giant Innova, Nishiki Sebring, Trek 7.5FX
Sometimes Karma is a real female dog...I'll tell ya!
-Slim
09-23-11 | 03:14 PM
#67
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Thanks. Certainly the Circle K/handcuff line is funnier, but Max Headroom deserves honorable mention IMO.
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09-23-11 | 03:22 PM
#70
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From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
I wave or nod when I can. Depends on the vibe.
One time I was in Lycra riding my steelie, and this kitted out Pro was on Colnago, I waved at him- he just kept staring ahead. He looked like he was trying really hard not to launch a turd.
I pitied him and his soon-to-be messy spandex and went my way.
One time I was in Lycra riding my steelie, and this kitted out Pro was on Colnago, I waved at him- he just kept staring ahead. He looked like he was trying really hard not to launch a turd.
I pitied him and his soon-to-be messy spandex and went my way.
U mad.
09-23-11 | 04:04 PM
#72
Senior Member
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From: London, UK
Bikes: 2006 road bike, 2012 cx bike, 2012 carbon rb, 2014 hardtail
So there ya are walking along enjoying the groove on your feet. Life is good. Oh look here comes someone else walking along so when you get close to them you wave and say "hi"!
No response, it's as if you don't exist...
Wow, an immediate under arm check ensues. Nope it aint that. Weird, and you pedal on.
Why is it some folks whiz on by as if ya don't exist while others are nice as can be?
I suppose like the rest of our demented society there are people who talk a lot but dont know much and there are those who talk little but know much. Me? I'm the former for sure! I love the culture and community that is walking!
If you're broke down on the side of the road without a spare lace I'm the first to stop and lend a hand since i have ample time on my hands (feet?). I might yack your ear off while we work to get ya back on the road but at least I stopped!!
No response, it's as if you don't exist...
Wow, an immediate under arm check ensues. Nope it aint that. Weird, and you pedal on.
Why is it some folks whiz on by as if ya don't exist while others are nice as can be?
I suppose like the rest of our demented society there are people who talk a lot but dont know much and there are those who talk little but know much. Me? I'm the former for sure! I love the culture and community that is walking!
If you're broke down on the side of the road without a spare lace I'm the first to stop and lend a hand since i have ample time on my hands (feet?). I might yack your ear off while we work to get ya back on the road but at least I stopped!!
I also see the following wave to each other: car drivers and sales people. They're always a happy bunch
09-23-11 | 05:10 PM
#74
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 159
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From: Rome, NY
Bikes: 11 BMC SLR01 / 09 Madone 4.5
Not waving back is just rude. Surprisingly most of them seem to be coasting or doing a wopping 14mph. So hardcore. I don't even bother to check anymore though, I give my biggest fredliest wave and then look back to where I'm going. I don't wait to see if I get a wave or a snub or the finger, I'll be friendly and will be the one to initiate it.
