Fred?

[Mr. Bloom]

Occasionally I pass a group of cyclists who are likely the type to point the Fred finger at others and I always make sure to wave and say "Hi!" as I go by.

Slight Hijack:

OK, I know I'm new. But whenever I pass cyclists, I wave, nod, say "hi"...something. Even if I'm working hard....

Half the time I get a friendly response, half the time...I'm ignored. What's the deal? Are these the real FREDs who are so self-absorbed that they're rude?

So, is the 50%/50% experience common or unusual to my area?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

So, is the 50%/50% experience common or unusual to my area?

It's not unusual....but wait! Don't assume they are being rude! It's quite possible that these poor roadies are struggling mightily to keep up with their group and impress each other- struggling so hard, in fact, that they become totally absorbed in their own private agony. Don't resent them, instead, they need your sympathy and understanding!

Too funny about the Ivory and the Safeguard...