All: what about a simple four finger wave, (still keeping your hands on the handle bars) to bikers going in the opposition direction, or especially somebody we are passing? It seems like such a non social, inconsiderate gesture to do anything other than that.
I am a 20x Ironman guy. I bike solo most of the time, I am not starved for attention, I am not angry, I am not trying to be self righteous, but it seems so easy to offer a simple smile with 4 fingers to say hello to our fellow biker (ESPECIALLY WHEN WE PASS SOMEBODY). Most of us are feeling a little vulnerable to 3,000 lb cars, those getting passed wished they were you and a little gesture to 'one of us' on the road makes it feel like just a little more welcoming community.
All: I know there are exceptions (1000's of riders on a Saturday in SD or Colorado springs), and it is understandable to pick your spots.
Sorry to bore those who feel different, but if you are ever biking in Seattle, I am that tri geek who will be giving you a finger wave from my Aero position and if I am fortunate enough to be passing you (coming off a 3 day rest period :-)), you will always get a right hand wave acknowledging you. Who is committed to try and change our culture? I am.
I am a 20x Ironman guy. I bike solo most of the time, I am not starved for attention, I am not angry, I am not trying to be self righteous, but it seems so easy to offer a simple smile with 4 fingers to say hello to our fellow biker (ESPECIALLY WHEN WE PASS SOMEBODY). Most of us are feeling a little vulnerable to 3,000 lb cars, those getting passed wished they were you and a little gesture to 'one of us' on the road makes it feel like just a little more welcoming community.
All: I know there are exceptions (1000's of riders on a Saturday in SD or Colorado springs), and it is understandable to pick your spots.
Sorry to bore those who feel different, but if you are ever biking in Seattle, I am that tri geek who will be giving you a finger wave from my Aero position and if I am fortunate enough to be passing you (coming off a 3 day rest period :-)), you will always get a right hand wave acknowledging you. Who is committed to try and change our culture? I am.