Respect on the Road

[chicagogal]

Thinking about this more, I think that those of you who said that people (probably myself included) are just more likely to acknowledge those who we consider to be one of us.

I guess it was just a different experience for me to nod to cyclists and be ignored, when I am used to getting a response. Basically, out of habit, I was acknowledging those who I considered to be like me (roadies, and especially roadies wearing team kits that I recognize and personally know their teammates), but given my equipment that day, they didn't equate me with their group.

Hmm, wonder how I would be treated if I were wearing my team kit while on a beater bike. That might confuse some fellow roadies out there :-)

[Tri Girl]

Hmm, wonder how I would be treated if I were wearing my team kit while on a beater bike.

That made me laugh out loud. I can just see the confused faces now...
Maybe I'll try that on my commute home from work. Take a spin around the lake with my panniers, folding bike, handlebar bag and a team kit. Man- I'd look like a poser (or just a loon).

[Dogmama]

I just try to remember that life isn't all about me. If I wave & don't get a wave back, maybe they didn't see me, are engrossed in thought or just a jerk. I prefer to consider the first two possibilities.

I'm a consummate waver. I wave to cyclists, peds, etc. Maybe I need a 12 step group. WA - Waver's Anonymous.

[Jo-n-NY]

I wave to cyclists, walkers, runners as when I am on the bike I am in that "so happy" feeling. However, it is most gratifying that when I see someone on a comfort, hybrid etc (I ride a road bike) and I wave/acknowledge them, they get such a grin on their face. I feel like a just made their day.

I have to say when I do this when riding with my husband he is like "there she goes again, waving to everyone"

~ JoAnn