Snobbery

[apollo179]

Then we just exchange mildly dissaproving glances.

 

[chillyuk]

I had a lovely ride out this morning and everyone was sociable.

The OP needs to learn the art of inverse snobbery.

 

[GrasB]

Sometimes I acknowledge other times I don't... most of the time if I notice someone acknowledging me I'll respond but I may be more concerned about something else so not respond. I'm not going to give it a second thought if someone doesn't respond. If it bothers you I suggest you might need need the services of a councillor.

I don't understand why people who ride bikes wear team kit. If you ain't on the team don't wear the team kit. There's a chap in these parts I come across on rural rides, full kit on his team replica bike. He must hate it when I pass him on the hills on a 600 quid tourer wearing baggies..

besides that team kit is often not only the cheapest way to get top-draw cycling kit... but the ONLY way to get it?

 

[TheDoctor]

I'le usually nod, say 'Hello' or whatever. Unless I'm away with the fairies or nattering to someone or some such.
Usually people reply, sometimes they don't.
Can't say it bothers me all that much. Maybe they're away with the fairies.

 

[corshamjim]

On my regular commute I like to wave to everybody - walkers, cyclists and any motorists who have had to hold back waiting to overtake me or otherwise shown me some consideration. You never know when I or one of them might need some help, so it's good to know we're all a friendly bunch. The local motorists quite often happily give way to me now - I feel a lot safer on the road feeling that most of them are on my side than against me.

 

[brockers]

I have difficulty remembering anybody greeting me first in the last three years during my rides around SE London and Kent. I tend to look a bit 'euro pro', but I'm always the first to acknowledge anyone on a bike, even if it's just a flick of the fingers, resulting in a return rate around thirty percent. Friendly bunch around here. Not.

 

[apollo179]

Maybe the problem lies in your"just a flick of the fingers" try a friendly wave , go down a storm brixton way.

I have difficulty remembering anybody greeting me first in the last three years during my rides around SE London and Kent. I tend to look a bit 'euro pro', but I'm always the first to acknowledge anyone on a bike, even if it's just a flick of the fingers, resulting in a return rate around thirty percent. Friendly bunch around here. Not.

 

[brockers]

Maybe the problem lies in your"just a flick of the fingers" try a friendly wave , go down a storm brixton way.

I have tried a friendly wave. Many times. The problem isn't with me.

 

[apollo179]

TBH london is quite busy with bikes these days , it would almost be like expecting cars to aknowledge each other. There is some chat while waiting at lights but simple acknowledgement in london is void i suggest.

I have tried a friendly wave. Many times. The problem isn't with me.

 

[Dayvo]

Not all people who ride bikes are cyclists.

And not all cyclists are people!

 

[downfader]

Not all people who ride bikes are cyclists.

And not all cyclists are people!

Wheres that pic of the chimp on the bike smoking a fag when you need it!

As for team kit. I sometimes wear a LiquiGas jersey. Its no different to wearing a ManU shirt imo. Except I actually do something in mine to break a sweat (other than overeating at KFC).

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Oh DO STFU.

Cycling doesn't do much for your temper does it? Touch a nerve did I? Or do you just not tolerate dissent from your pov?

 

[Adasta]

I don't understand why people who ride bikes wear team kit.

Where do you stand on replica jerseys? Do you dislike them or is it those who wear the full whack, so to speak?

I buy replica jerseys because I know they're designed for the activity and will be pretty good quality. £20 for a jersey is pretty good, I think. I must admit that I find it odd when people wear full team kit. It just seems needless.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Where do you stand on replica jerseys? Do you dislike them or is it those who wear the full whack, so to speak?

I buy replica jerseys because I know they're designed for the activity and will be pretty good quality. £20 for a jersey is pretty good, I think. I must admit that I find it odd when people wear full team kit. It just seems needless.

If you buy team jersey cos it is cheap I can see the point, though I've always found club or generic stuff just as good and just as cheap.

If you wear retro stuff, honouring the teams and riders of the past then chapeau. But to dress like a wannabee, right down to the socks, in the current team kit, when you are a never was is beyond me. You just look like a total and utter numpty when a Fred like me drops you.

Where do we stand on people wearing yellow or pink jerseys?

 

[asterix]

I do wave to people outside York but I am usually going much too fast to notice if they wave back or not. I'd imagine they would be too impressed not to, and no doubt many of them applaud me as well.

My apparel consists of lycra shorts and whatever jerseys I can pick up cheap as possible but preferably free. My shoes are from Lidl and very good they are too.