Let us stick together ?

[lavoisier]

Very harsh, that, IMO. Cyclists are probably more aware than other road users that using the roads is always a social activity - interacting with traffic, giving signals, etc. Acknowledging other cyclists as you cross them is not a great extension of this social activity. I'm not talking about giving an expansive and effusive wave at every bod, just a nod or a hand slightly raised from the handlebars. This doesn't amount to butting in or invading their personal space.

+3

 

[lavoisier]

It costs nothing to be friendly and brighten up somebodys day.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Meh. I wave if I'm able and can be bothered, more so when simply out riding for the fun of it, but I feel no obligation to anyones feelings based on a similar mode of transport. I'm not into waving at same car types or people with similar shoes when I'm walking to the shops or other errands.

I used to driving Landrovers.

 

[Sandra6]

We have a citroen ds and every now and then another driver will give us a wave.
My dad drove Reliant Robin's for years and their owners always wave to each other, I think it's nice.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

We have a citroen ds and every now and then another driver will give us a wave.
My dad drove Reliant Robin's for years and their owners always wave to each other, I think it's nice.

Like this one Sandra.

 

[totallyfixed]

As mentioned before in other threads i am very new to this wonderful sport/pastime that we call riding, i Have noticed that Cyclists do get a bum deal were the public on the roads are concerned and at times it can be quiet dangerous.
SO why is that we are all in this big club all together and some not all Cyclists do not acknowledge one another, a nod , a hello, a hi, a good morning etc etc does not hurt.
I passed 9 cyclists yesterday or they past me all but two said one of the above , to the Guy in the Black Sky jersey with red shorts who i passed going the other way going down Henfold Lane i am sure our paths will cross again and i will keep saying hello until i get a response..its not hard i promise..

That might explain a lot

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Like this one Sandra.
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Can't even spell Citroen correctly

 

[Grayduff]

That might explain a lot

You could be right..

 

[Diggs]

We have a citroen ds and every now and then another driver will give us a wave.
My dad drove Reliant Robin's for years and their owners always wave to each other, I think it's nice.

*Hits "like" button excitedly* Wow, hope it is the original DS. Much to the majority of my friends and colleagues mirth, my absolutute dream car.
We (well I) should have taken the plunge before the Diglets came along, just keeping grey box that is the family car on the road is bad enough. C'MON LOTTERY TICKET!

 

[Diggs]

Can't even spell Citroen correctly

It might be lemon flavoured?

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Can't even spell Citroen correctly

So, I am dyslexic, I can spell that though. and take the odd nice snap, my grammar isn't too hot either.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Can't even spell Citroen correctly

Citroën!

 

[Devonshiredave]

I won't pass any fellow cyclist without saying Hi or Good Morning/Afternoon. Manners cost nothing and manners maketh the man (or woman). Try driving an old VW (Beetle, Type2, 3 or 4) it's almost compulsory to give a little VW wave with your thumb and little finger extended. Comradery brothers and sisters!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I won't pass any fellow cyclist without saying Hi or Good Morning/Afternoon. Manners cost nothing and manners maketh the man (or woman). Try driving an old VW (Beetle, Type2, 3 or 4) it's almost compulsory to give a little VW wave with your thumb and little finger extended. Comradery brothers and sisters!

Got one of them as well if you want, not sure which version it is though.

 

[marzjennings]

Cyclists are probably more aware than other road users that using the roads is always a social activity - interacting with traffic, giving signals, etc. Acknowledging other cyclists as you cross them is not a great extension of this social activity. I'm not talking about giving an expansive and effusive wave at every bod, just a nod or a hand slightly raised from the handlebars. This doesn't amount to butting in or invading their personal space.

Edited by Mod Team to remove reference to deleted post

Ok, very true for some*. But often the alternative to being nice (responding to a polite social greeting) is labeled as somehow offensive, whereas it's really just a benign reaction.

*For me, the act of cycling has never been a social activity whereas the culture of being a Cyclist has (the preride talk, the post ride catch up, posting to forum, etc)