Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Silver View Post
I know you're kidding here, but there is a note of truth here as well. Here's what I do:
  • If someone is patiently waiting to pass me, I wave them through when I see it's clear (which is usually before they do)
  • When they pass carefully, I give them a nod or a thumbs up
  • When someone is stopped at a cross street and letting me by, I give them a nod as well.


Notwithstanding my confrontation yesterday, I do still see myself as an ambassador (albeit one who doesn't take cr@p).

The local club (which we're not part of) has notoriously poor manners on the road...and that's what he was reacting to. Unfortunately, he was attacking a few of the good guys/gals and not the ones responsible for his frustration.
The last part we've been working on in our club as well. Cyclists can't blow thru intersections at 25 mph and the rest of us slow down to a stop or near stop b/f we turn or go straight for instance. IAlso if we're polite and nod to passerby's like Mr. Silver said( I do the same) then maybe we can win more people over if we ask for and get mutual respect. Jenn