Rude cyclist who seem to think they are Pros and ignore you
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Its funny though, because out here in the sticks almost everyone says hello unless there's something about the road situation that takes precedence, even if it is a strained "I'm in a tunnel of pain" nod. And the poker face "must not show weakness" or "I'm training not here for fun" types really irritate me.
Most likely this is because I don't have anything else pressing to be irritated about at that moment.2 -
The ones that REALLY get my flucking goat are the ones that take advantage of a draft without a word of greeting then merrily zoom past, again without a word. They're really annoying. Especially since I don't even ride that fast. They could easily sail past without the wheel sucking.
Think I need a mirror or something so that I know they're there. Anyone got any suggestions?0 -
I have just read that there is now 6.3 million people cycling once a week in the UK. So there’s f*ck all chance of me waving to 900,000 every time I go for a ride.0
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What odds there is a company somewhere on kickstarer that has designed a bluetooth and USB "saying hello" device?webboo said:I have just read that there is now 6.3 million people cycling once a week in the UK. So there’s f*ck all chance of me waving to 900,000 every time I go for a ride.
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I would, and when he didn't wave back, I'd pull a quick U-turn, chase him down, and ask him why the hell not. Bike-mounted fisticuffs or lobbing of bidons might then ensue because someone not waving/nodding/grinning at me in return to my cheery greeting is cause for a duel, as my honour has been gravely impugned. Have at ye, ye varmint, miscreant, ne'er-do-well blackguard!seanoconn said:
I wouldn’t wave at you Shirley.shirley_basso said:
Preserved at all costs?willdbell said:This is important and says a lot about folk too.. Acknowledgement of fellow cyclists should be something that is preserved at all costs as it’s only a good thing and encouraging all round... unfortunately we live in a self obsessed world where it’s all about me, myself and I.. And that’s to our detriment, but some folk whom are obviously wrapped up in themselves dont see any kind of issue
What the hell are you on about?
Of all the things to be to be preserved at all costs, waving at total strangers should be so far down the list as to be on the list of 'things to be eradicated at all costs'.
Jesus Christ how do you people function if you're so upset about strangers not waving to you.
Or I'd just cycle on, thinking nothing of it.1 -
johngti said:
The ones that REALLY get my flucking goat are the ones that take advantage of a draft without a word of greeting then merrily zoom past, again without a word. They're really annoying. Especially since I don't even ride that fast. They could easily sail past without the wheel sucking.
Think I need a mirror or something so that I know they're there. Anyone got any suggestions?
why do people draft?
especially if you have disc brakes and the person drafting has rim brakes surely its dangerous?.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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exactly, MF. Nail, head.MattFalle said:johngti said:The ones that REALLY get my flucking goat are the ones that take advantage of a draft without a word of greeting then merrily zoom past, again without a word. They're really annoying. Especially since I don't even ride that fast. They could easily sail past without the wheel sucking.
Think I need a mirror or something so that I know they're there. Anyone got any suggestions?
why do people draft?
especially if you have disc brakes and the person drafting has rim brakes surely its dangerous?0 -
So long as we don't have to wave goodbye when it's all over.hopkinb said:
I would, and when he didn't wave back, I'd pull a quick U-turn, chase him down, and ask him why the hell not. Bike-mounted fisticuffs or lobbing of bidons might then ensue because someone not waving/nodding/grinning at me in return to my cheery greeting is cause for a duel, as my honour has been gravely impugned. Have at ye, ye varmint, miscreant, ne'er-do-well blackguard!seanoconn said:
I wouldn’t wave at you Shirley.shirley_basso said:
Preserved at all costs?willdbell said:This is important and says a lot about folk too.. Acknowledgement of fellow cyclists should be something that is preserved at all costs as it’s only a good thing and encouraging all round... unfortunately we live in a self obsessed world where it’s all about me, myself and I.. And that’s to our detriment, but some folk whom are obviously wrapped up in themselves dont see any kind of issue
What the hell are you on about?
Of all the things to be to be preserved at all costs, waving at total strangers should be so far down the list as to be on the list of 'things to be eradicated at all costs'.
Jesus Christ how do you people function if you're so upset about strangers not waving to you.
Or I'd just cycle on, thinking nothing of it.
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We do though. Cycling is waving, and waving is cycling. Without one, the other is nothing.shirley_basso said:
So long as we don't have to wave goodbye when it's all over.hopkinb said:
I would, and when he didn't wave back, I'd pull a quick U-turn, chase him down, and ask him why the hell not. Bike-mounted fisticuffs or lobbing of bidons might then ensue because someone not waving/nodding/grinning at me in return to my cheery greeting is cause for a duel, as my honour has been gravely impugned. Have at ye, ye varmint, miscreant, ne'er-do-well blackguard!seanoconn said:
I wouldn’t wave at you Shirley.shirley_basso said:
Preserved at all costs?willdbell said:This is important and says a lot about folk too.. Acknowledgement of fellow cyclists should be something that is preserved at all costs as it’s only a good thing and encouraging all round... unfortunately we live in a self obsessed world where it’s all about me, myself and I.. And that’s to our detriment, but some folk whom are obviously wrapped up in themselves dont see any kind of issue
What the hell are you on about?
Of all the things to be to be preserved at all costs, waving at total strangers should be so far down the list as to be on the list of 'things to be eradicated at all costs'.
Jesus Christ how do you people function if you're so upset about strangers not waving to you.
Or I'd just cycle on, thinking nothing of it.1 -
Im a waver in the countryside on an easy day, but if im doing intervals or coming off one, i probably wouldnt see my own mother on the other side of the road. I think some leeway should be given for that, sometimes i pass people and it doesnt register to wave until after if youre focused keeping control.First.Aspect said:
If I walk around in a town centre, I don't say hello to everyone.Onegear said:I think this standard needs to be dropped at least in the city. I see hundreds of riders in London on the weekend. I cant wave at everyone and maintain safety.
In the country side... Get over it. Some ppl are just in their own headspace. We're not out in the countryside riding quiet lanes looking for social interaction.
If I go for a walk in the countryside and pass someone, I do, because its weird not to.
So don't be weird, eh?
The only people who should be shamed are those who stare at you for more than two seconds and not wave. Now thats weird.
And where I come from, we're known to be a friendly bunch, so any weirdness i have Ive picked up from you lot
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My roundabout point is - if someone doesn't wave back - they aren't anything that the OP that described them as.
Waving is a nice thing to do and it's pleasant to receive one back. To not wave is normal - not evidence of a self-obsessed, rude, arrogant, tryhard or whatever.0 -
Taser is appropriate in this circumstance. The friendly wave must be preserved AT ALL COSTS. No deterrent against being impolite is too much.hopkinb said:
I would, and when he didn't wave back, I'd pull a quick U-turn, chase him down, and ask him why the hell not. Bike-mounted fisticuffs or lobbing of bidons might then ensue because someone not waving/nodding/grinning at me in return to my cheery greeting is cause for a duel, as my honour has been gravely impugned. Have at ye, ye varmint, miscreant, ne'er-do-well blackguard!seanoconn said:
I wouldn’t wave at you Shirley.shirley_basso said:
Preserved at all costs?willdbell said:This is important and says a lot about folk too.. Acknowledgement of fellow cyclists should be something that is preserved at all costs as it’s only a good thing and encouraging all round... unfortunately we live in a self obsessed world where it’s all about me, myself and I.. And that’s to our detriment, but some folk whom are obviously wrapped up in themselves dont see any kind of issue
What the hell are you on about?
Of all the things to be to be preserved at all costs, waving at total strangers should be so far down the list as to be on the list of 'things to be eradicated at all costs'.
Jesus Christ how do you people function if you're so upset about strangers not waving to you.
Or I'd just cycle on, thinking nothing of it.2 -
What about joggers?
I was out for a run this morning said "morning" to an approaching cyclist and he completely ignored me.
I felt discriminated against!0 -
Maybe these non-waivers are pressing the waive button on their bar-mounted mobile runnning the Zwift Companion app. ================
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Great idea, im just gonna start yelling RIDE ON whenever i see someone. Better yet, ill make a horn that does it for me. Crowdfund me?0
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Did you tell him that you are also a cyclists and the cyclists wave must be preserved at all costs? Maybe carry a megaphone when you go running, that way you can start the explanation from further back and they have no excuse for not hearing you.womack said:What about joggers?
I was out for a run this morning said "morning" to an approaching cyclist and he completely ignored me.
I felt discriminated against!
But what if they are wearing headphones? Maybe we should start a thread about that as well. This is getting far too complicated.0 -
it ain't over 'til its over...shirley_basso said:
So long as we don't have to wave goodbye when it's all over.hopkinb said:
I would, and when he didn't wave back, I'd pull a quick U-turn, chase him down, and ask him why the hell not. Bike-mounted fisticuffs or lobbing of bidons might then ensue because someone not waving/nodding/grinning at me in return to my cheery greeting is cause for a duel, as my honour has been gravely impugned. Have at ye, ye varmint, miscreant, ne'er-do-well blackguard!seanoconn said:
I wouldn’t wave at you Shirley.shirley_basso said:
Preserved at all costs?willdbell said:This is important and says a lot about folk too.. Acknowledgement of fellow cyclists should be something that is preserved at all costs as it’s only a good thing and encouraging all round... unfortunately we live in a self obsessed world where it’s all about me, myself and I.. And that’s to our detriment, but some folk whom are obviously wrapped up in themselves dont see any kind of issue
What the hell are you on about?
Of all the things to be to be preserved at all costs, waving at total strangers should be so far down the list as to be on the list of 'things to be eradicated at all costs'.
Jesus Christ how do you people function if you're so upset about strangers not waving to you.
Or I'd just cycle on, thinking nothing of it..The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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Ok LennyMattFalle said:
it ain't over 'til its over...shirley_basso said:
So long as we don't have to wave goodbye when it's all over.hopkinb said:
I would, and when he didn't wave back, I'd pull a quick U-turn, chase him down, and ask him why the hell not. Bike-mounted fisticuffs or lobbing of bidons might then ensue because someone not waving/nodding/grinning at me in return to my cheery greeting is cause for a duel, as my honour has been gravely impugned. Have at ye, ye varmint, miscreant, ne'er-do-well blackguard!seanoconn said:
I wouldn’t wave at you Shirley.shirley_basso said:
Preserved at all costs?willdbell said:This is important and says a lot about folk too.. Acknowledgement of fellow cyclists should be something that is preserved at all costs as it’s only a good thing and encouraging all round... unfortunately we live in a self obsessed world where it’s all about me, myself and I.. And that’s to our detriment, but some folk whom are obviously wrapped up in themselves dont see any kind of issue
What the hell are you on about?
Of all the things to be to be preserved at all costs, waving at total strangers should be so far down the list as to be on the list of 'things to be eradicated at all costs'.
Jesus Christ how do you people function if you're so upset about strangers not waving to you.
Or I'd just cycle on, thinking nothing of it.0 -
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The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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Is a nod sufficient?1
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No invite, so im just PRing richmond park laps until get noticedMattFalle said:0 -
I only return a wave in the following circumstances:
1) Bars are slammed, no steerer spacers
2) Not in pro kit, Championship or race leader jersey
3) Not using bottles larger than 610ml
4) Saddle is matching bartape
5) Rider is wearing black shorts
6) Correct length socks are sported (not too long, not too short)
7) No saddle bag to be seen
8) No frame pump
9) The rider is wearing glasses, with the correct helmet (no peak) strap/glasses arm placement
10) MUST be riding a 53/39, preferably in the big ring
11) No aerobars (in fact, anyone who I suspect of being a triathlete, see the socks rule)
12) Correct length cabling in general. I tend to ignore anyone with a groupset below super record or DA.
12) The rider MUST be on the drops and cranking.
13) The rider must be wearing the appropriate clothing for the conditions.
14) Crank length must be appropriate for rider height
15) Rider is riding rim brakes. Unless in the Alps, in which case they must be riding rim brakes
Obviously this is the short list.
Regards,
Michael P
Hunt Wheel Chief Designer
London Dynamo
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I need to add 'mirrors' to my wave-not-to-be-returned listjohngti said:The ones that REALLY get my flucking goat are the ones that take advantage of a draft without a word of greeting then merrily zoom past, again without a word. They're really annoying. Especially since I don't even ride that fast. They could easily sail past without the wheel sucking.
Think I need a mirror or something so that I know they're there. Anyone got any suggestions?
Insert bike here:0 -
Am I the only person who carries a cowbel to encourage other cyclists?0
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Cheers, the rest of you need tasering.MattFalle said:Hi!
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