What Do You do when you pass another biker on the road?
06-14-07, 08:39 PM
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I usually do my best Waylon impression and say "Howdy", and then;
a.) Keep on riding if they couldn't keep up me if they had an engine.
b.) ride next to them and talk, and then take a pull.
Other roadies make the miles go by faster.
::EDIT:: And much like Free Masons', I throw in some Bike Forums lingo to see if they understand. If not, okay. If they do we make fun of RyanF together.
a.) Keep on riding if they couldn't keep up me if they had an engine.
b.) ride next to them and talk, and then take a pull.
Other roadies make the miles go by faster.
::EDIT:: And much like Free Masons', I throw in some Bike Forums lingo to see if they understand. If not, okay. If they do we make fun of RyanF together.
06-14-07, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by coollisa1988
And you dont know him? Do you ignore him? Wave? Smile? Laugh? Not look at all?? Please help! Im a new cyclist and everyone stares at me when i pass them!
06-14-07, 08:42 PM
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Slap them on the A$$ as you pass and fart once you are past.
If they're coming in the other direction the bird usually does the job.
God I love riding.
If they're coming in the other direction the bird usually does the job.
God I love riding.
06-14-07, 08:46 PM
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If you live in rural Texas, it's considered polite to chainsaw them apart and enter a chili made out of them into a local cook-off...
06-14-07, 08:47 PM
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I toss a frame pump into their front wheel. I carry 3 or 4 just in case I pass more than one rider along the way (I usually do). That usually stops 'em from staring at my massive guads when I pass them. If it doesn't, then I try yelling at them -- and I'm not being elitist -just safe.
06-14-07, 08:49 PM
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I usually just adjust my Brikos, smile, and wave.
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06-14-07, 08:53 PM
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Pass and say "Howdy Partner."
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06-14-07, 09:20 PM
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So how many cyclists are there to wave at in your small town where the only route is 8 miles and you hate it so much that you want to take your bike back?
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06-14-07, 10:28 PM
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I never pass other riders 
But if I did I would shout "Carbon Fiber mammajamma, deal with it"
Or something like that.
But if I did I would shout "Carbon Fiber mammajamma, deal with it"
Or something like that.
06-15-07, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dcbikeguy
Yaaaaawn. Another false newbie. Lame.
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Originally Posted by coollisa1988
omg why did you say not wave? guys stare at me!
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06-15-07, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Denny Koll
I usually yell "get on the sidewalk".
06-15-07, 07:08 AM
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On group rides,
The Cowboy..."YeeHaaa!!!" or
The Concert Howl..."Youuuuuuu!!!"
Solo ridin',
Perhaps I might say,"Whadya' say?" or "Konnichiwa "
The Cowboy..."YeeHaaa!!!" or
The Concert Howl..."Youuuuuuu!!!"
Solo ridin',
Perhaps I might say,"Whadya' say?" or "Konnichiwa
"
06-15-07, 07:10 AM
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i keep my eyes on the road, hands on the bars, and try to stay focused on being safe... if i can wave or nod or otherwise greet another cyclist while doing all that i do so... 
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I usually say "On Your Left", then as I pass say "Hi" or "Good morning" or something similar. If it's a 50-something on a Colnago going 12mph, then I drope the hamer and dial it to 400w Not really. I usually try and be polite and courteous. If I pass someone and get a flat or something later, it would sure be nice to have them stop or at least not think I was a tool.
Not really. I usually try and be polite and courteous. If I pass someone and get a flat or something later, it would sure be nice to have them stop or at least not think I was a tool.
06-15-07, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by coollisa1988
im not wearing spandex lol. Im new at riding. I just wear shorts and a t-shirt!
That's why guys are staring at you.
06-15-07, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by coollisa1988
And you dont know him? Do you ignore him? Wave? Smile? Laugh? Not look at all?? Please help! Im a new cyclist and everyone stares at me when i pass them!
06-15-07, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Sprocket Man
A friendly little wave is fine, but not obligatory. And if the other person doesn't wave back, don't feel bad.
06-15-07, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by coollisa1988
And you dont know him? Do you ignore him? Wave? Smile? Laugh? Not look at all?? Please help! Im a new cyclist and everyone stares at me when i pass them!
06-15-07, 08:06 AM
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Always say hi if close to eachother or wave!!! Be polite and you will receive kindness back.
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