Cycling nods

[stuee147]

i think its a change in culture years ago when i was younger if you were on a bike you always nodded at another cyclist, same if you were on a motorbike or towing a caravan. also i can remember a couple of times when i broke down people stopped and offered a hand and i always used to do the same but now i think everyone is to scared to stop, i know i always have to think twice what will they think if i stop and what might they do if i stop

stuee

 

[davdandy]

That`s one thing that gets my goat,helping others.Only last week i saw two cyclist with the bikes upside down.On both occasions i offered my assistance but they both said they were fine but thanked me for offering to help,one even said a bunch of riders passed him and not one stopped.If i am on the roadside in trouble i would like to rely on cyclist to at least offer some form of help,maybe just a phone call or use of some equipment.It takes only a few moments but could mean a good day compared to a bad day for the person needing help.

 

[DooDah]

With a strange twist, I saw about 30 cyclists out this morning and every one gave a nod or waved or said "morning".made my day, as did overtaking, not one, not two, not three, but four road cyclists. Now, I don,t see this as a special achievement, but normally the only cyclists I overtake are on mtbs or kids with stabilisers.

 

[wintergreen]

These last few months I have started taking my terrier on rides with me. She sits in a basket type of thing fixed between the drop bars of my bike.
We get smiles waves and good mornings/afternoons from nearly everybody we pass including cyclists of all types and pedestrians, even motorists wave or smile when they notice the dog but I have yet to crack joggers. They seem to be a real miserable bunch who never look like they are enjoying their run.. The ones who do acknowledge my existence do so with a look of disdain.
This leads me to the conclusion that cyclists overall are a happy lot.

 

[Luba]

I nod and wave at every rider I see. It does slow me down somewhat but what's the price to pay for a nod or wave back from a complete stranger?

Makes me feel warm inside!

Great community spirit guys.

 

[Brava210]

Quite chuffed today, had about 5 ackowledgements while on short ride..... feels good

 

[Dark46]

I'm used to nodding on the R46 , not really given it much of a thought on the cycle . I look at other cyclists and nothing happens! I'm wondering if it's do with being on a Hybrid? If it is , is it considered the riders on hybrids don't take cycling serious enough? I will have to do my own survey , while out.

 

[ianrauk]

I'm used to nodding on the R46 , not really given it much of a thought on the cycle . I look at other cyclists and nothing happens! I'm wondering if it's do with being on a Hybrid? If it is , is it considered the riders on hybrids don't take cycling serious enough? I will have to do my own survey , while out.

Some cyclists are in their own world and do their own thing and just don't feel needy or care enough if others say hello to them or not or to say hello or not to others. On the scale of importance, it's near zero.

 

[winjim]

@ianrauk

 

[Dark46]

I just thought that there would be more comradeship between cyclists. Not criticising here! As I get the impression most people here would nod.

 

[winjim]

@ianrauk

 

[Dark46]

[QUOTE 3101390, member: 30090"]Why? Do you drive? If so do you nod at other car drivers?[/QUOTE]
Yes I drive a Mini and it's my 15th and Classic Mini owners do wave and flash! Not that I recommend cyclists flashing at each other

 

[winjim]

Yes I drive a Mini and it's my 15th and Classic Mini owners do wave and flash! Not that I recommend cyclists flashing at each other

Only Mini drivers, not all cars? I would say that's analagous with roadies not acknowledging a hybrid.

 

[Brava210]

[QUOTE 3101390, member: 30090"]Why? Do you drive? If so do you nod at other car drivers?[/QUOTE]
I just think being on a cycle is more of a community feel than driving a car

 

[DooDah]

If out for a leisure ride on a weekend I think it is nice to say hello to other cyclists, and most do as well. If commuting (I don't btw) I can see why people would not bother, particularly in a city.