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  1. #1
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    More motorcyclists ride bicycles than you might think.

    I'm an equal opportunity waver... I'll wave to motos when I'm on the velo, and vice versa.

  2. #2
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    I guess that's only for the ladies. I never get that when I'm out riding.

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    Oh, this reminds me of something I'd forgotten.

    Now that I think about it, I was on my way home from the last time I rode TOSRV in '93, so there is a bicycle connection to this story. That also explains why I was tired and made the mistake I did...

    which is, pulling out of a rest area in my truck, I forgot I wasn't on my motorcycle, and automatically waved to another motorcyclist. *He* thought I was trying to pick him up, and so he followed me 30 miles to my exit before we came to a stoplight. He pulled up beside me and asked if I wanted to go for a ride.

    I had to explain that I wasn't waving at him particularly, just the bike, and I was married, but I would go riding with him on my own motorcycle if he wanted (he didn't)

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    Thats funny Oak!

    When I'm out riding my desolate "road to nowhere" I often come upon bikers pulled over to the side of the road. I always say hi and ask if everything is ok. You never know when one will be broken down and they are without cell- plus the cell svc is spotty out there. They have always been very friendly back. We usually wish each other a safe ride, or a good ride, and give a friendly wave.

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    I find that people commuting are WAY less generous about waving and such. I'm sure I wave less when commuting, probably because I'm bummed about going to work/school rather than on my way out for a nice ride!

  6. #6
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    Yeah, i feel cool when i get the "down low wave" Ha! I've tried doing it and it is hard to do on the bike. I will if I can but I'm more likely to give a little finger wave.

    Hey, Barb! I guess this means that you are a real biker chick now!
    "Being retired from Biking...isn't that kinda like being retired from recess?" Stephen Colbert asked of Lance Armstrong

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    I usually give a wave and a nod, but I've never gotten any recognition in return.
    I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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