when i actually lived around people i always said hello/hi (some form of kindness). wasn't always returned. depended on what mountain i was on. the "to good for you people" never said much, but the other "every day" people would say hi.

now everyone waves at me from their car, and considering i'm one of two people with mtb in town, i still swear they look at me like i'm crazy or think "wow wish i was modivated to do that". i think its still more of a "crazy" look.