Cyclists who ride road bikes, roadies, typically don’t say hello or wave while riding. This isn’t to say that all roadies don’t greet each other, but it is common knowledge that roadies typically don’t wave. I’m not sure why this happens or doesn’t happen but more often than not, it is the case. Perhaps raising your hand a mere 4 inches will mess up your cadence and trow off your rhythm. Maybe your jersey is so tight that it is physically impossible to raise your hand. Maybe my bike isn't the latest and greatest or even a road bike.
Today, however, I waved at a roadie on the opposite side of the street and he waived back! This seemd strange to me mainly bacause every other roadie that I waived at barely gave me a glance. Now, I'm not some jackass wildly waving at everybody on the road, but a quick "good morning" or a raise of the fingers on the handlebar on the side they're on is usually the norm. Lot's of walkers don't even say hello.
What's the deal with all these grumps out there? Kindness in contageous and I will continue to say hello and be nice on the road. If people are so miserable with their exercise regiment or sport, pick something else to do. If you are suffering so much for your sport, pick a different one. I believe that you excel much more when you are doing something you love to do; be it sports, your job, or whatever. you have to enjoy what you're doing or it's not worth doing at all.
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