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Recently started going round Bedgebury and have to say the opposite, everyone from other mtb'ers to walkers and horse riders say morning or hello. Every rider said hi and whilst catching my breath (still working on the fitness!) some stopped to ask about the bike or if they could help.
Mars said:
Must be a location-thing. Round here (Worcestershire/Warwickshire) everyone you meet who isn't in a car waves, nods, or throws a "good morning" at you.
That's also true, the less people there are around, the more likely they are to respond. That's more of a general thing rather than a cycling-specific thing though.khushy said:
mchammer89 said:
It seems to be a roadie thing, MTBers all seem to be a friendly bunch of chaps.
thats cause "roadies" are the elitist b
ds of cycling!
Interesting comparison, during the summer I took part in a sportive on my fixed wheel bike, you could actually feel the lycra-clad mob (presmably consisting of typical city workers) looking down on you, anytime i'd pass on they'd fight tooth and nail to get back in front. When it came to the hills though unfortunately their gears couldn't save them anymore
Compared to an MTB endurance race I did this summer, riding an SS fully rigid bike and anytime I was powering up the hills (with one gear you don't really have a choice) all I got were shouts of encouragement from the guys I was racing.
For me that showed the difference between MTB riders and roadies.
Parrot of Doom said:
Why do so many cyclists, on quiet country lanes with not a car for miles, either ignore your greeting, or react with a "fking hell, aliens have landed" stare?
Is it so hard to nod and smile, or say hello back?
Cyclists are so used to being invisible that when we do get noticed it puts us in a state of shock. king hell, aliens have landed" stare?Is it so hard to nod and smile, or say hello back?
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