You miserable b!st!ards (you know who you are...)
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I always acknowledge other cyclists, but I know there's been the odd time when I've been in my own little world and not noticed a cyclist until it's too late.
Always say hi to other runners too.
And I used to love nodding to other bikers in my motorbiking days (before the kids - they don't make maternity leathers!).
I always slow down and offer help if I see a fellow cyclist with a mechanical but I was quite surprised recently when I punctured and three male cyclists went by, separately, without offering any help. One of them did say something about complaining to the council about the thorns from the hedge though. Not trying to promote the weak and feeble women image - I'm quite capable of changing an inner tube, just a bit surprised, that's all.I have a triple and I'm not afraid to use it.0 -
Very interesting post.
This morning i decided for a change to ride a route from my girlfriends house and i couldnt believe the amount of ignorant cyclists.
My usual route from home is around the Oldham/Rochdale area and i thought the cyclists there were bad until today.My route today took me through the delights of Wilmslow,Knutsford and back to Northenden.
I must of seen around 35 cyclists today and a maximum of 3 acknowledged me.
At the end of the day we are all doing the same thing and a simple 'Morning','Hello' or wave doesnt take much effort.
Other than that the ride was amazing.0 -
Big Ted wrote:Well someone mentioned a colnago rider dressed in assos above - robably want me but could have been!
If i ever dont say hello its only cos when i ride i'm often in a world of my own - cycling is me time and i think about stressful things as well as happy things - in fact one thing my wife does is tell me to beggar off on my bike for an hour on my bike when i'm in a bad mood because i ALWAYS come home happy.
Back to the post - i always enjoy the return of a nod or a wave - but sometimes you just dont realise till its too late...!
Must concemtrate more when riding...
If you intentionall donmt wave back shame on you - you would give much joy to the passing cyclist
ditto
but according to this thread, that makes us ignorant! :twisted:regards,
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mgcycleguy
DERBYSHIRE, I SAID DERBYSHIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! land full of sheepsha**ers I'm a Nottinghamshire man born and bred where the men are men and the women are greatful.
My ride yes'day never went into Derbyshire it was all Notts I'm affraid to say. My opinion is cyclists are not anti-social individuals are and some just happen to ride bikes.Tail end Charlie
The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.0 -
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Frank the tank wrote:mgcycleguy
DERBYSHIRE, I SAID DERBYSHIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! land full of sheepsha**ers I'm a Nottinghamshire man born and bred where the men are men and the women are greatful.
My ride yes'day never went into Derbyshire it was all Notts I'm affraid to say. My opinion is cyclists are not anti-social individuals are and some just happen to ride bikes.
... well as I'm originally from Staffordshire/West Mids border... I will often flaunt your border restrictions and ride across the Derbs Notts border... deliberatly shouting "A-up-Me-Duck" to passing cyclists .... !!!0 -
mgcycleguy, play your cards right and I'll make you an honourary HUCKNALLITE.
ME DUCK
Tail end Charlie
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i'm waving now and i'm not even on my bike.0
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reecesanford wrote:This morning i decided for a change to ride a route from my girlfriends house and i couldnt believe the amount of ignorant cyclists.
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Why not?
Cyclists are no different to the rest of the population and the UK is full to the brim with ignorant people.0 -
penugent wrote:reecesanford wrote:This morning i decided for a change to ride a route from my girlfriends house and i couldnt believe the amount of ignorant cyclists.
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Why not?
Cyclists are no different to the rest of the population and the UK is full to the brim with ignorant people.
Thats true.Travelling all over North/Central,South America and New Zealand ive found people a hell of alot more friendlier.Argentinians and Kiwis possibly more than anyone.0 -
yeah i ride a mountain bike and a folding bike, loads of roadies around here and they all ignorre the other species so to speak. dont worry about it, just remember if you see them at the side of the road with a puncture, ignore them the walk will do them good. it is petty but people are naturally ignorant. shame0
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Met 4 separate serious looking (i.e. their kit not their faces) roadies yesterday in Colchester - despite me being in baggies & (horror) with a peak on my lid, got a cheery nod/wave/hello from all of them, 100% hit rate, cheered me up no end.
MTB riders seem too busy battling the bounce & knobblies to say hello on my commute route0 -
A note of thanks to Owen from York for making effort to catch up and taking time to chat near Aldwark Bridge on Sunday. Nice to ride along with and compare notes/bikes/training. A nice interlude in what was a lengthy solo ride.
If such camaraderie is not your bag, fair enough. That chat helped me on the ride though.
Owen If you're reading this - good luck with the continued knee strengthening.
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I always try to be friendly most people dont even look in my direction.99% of people are dam miserable a*shol*s.But i always say hello anyway.0
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Definately agree its nice to be friendly. One thing i've noticed though when cycling in the city is not many people acknowledge you when you say hi or give a nod, but when i go back to the countryside (Somerset) its natural to greet those around you whether cycling or walking, I suppose its because I was in a village so you knew most people of similar age but even the older genertion would give you a wave or something.0
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It occured to me this morning when I was out on my road bike fully lycra'd up that I wasn't greeting cyclists in regular clothes - reason being I just assume they think I look like a twerp & therefore traditional English social embarassment rules0
