Is there some sort of cyclist secret wave?

GobblyNob

I've just started cycling to work and have noticed other cyclists nodding or smiling at me. One of them shouted HELLO at me from across the road.

Should I nod/greet the cyclists I meet? Is there some sort of etiquette I don't know about?

/noob

Brad768

tbh I'm not sure where it all started off. But just give them a nod/wave back. I find it is the same with motorbike riders on quieter roads as well if they pass each other. Maybe it's a two wheeled thing

Flandria

Only acknowledge the well dressed

Roger Hassenforder

this could get out of hand if not stamped out

DirkVoodoo

I pinch other cyclist's bottoms.

Captain Havoc

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I pinch other cyclist's bottoms.

Worms everywhere.

0ph0rce0

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I pinch other cyclist's bottoms.

So you are the phantom pincher ehh!!!

Zyzz

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I pinch other cyclist's bottoms.

Dermot Illogical

Ignore them and they'll go away.

RobertFoster

Captain Havoc wrote: »

Worms everywhere.

There's tablets you can get to get rid of them.

AstraMonti

Whatever you do, do NOT wave to tunney, he is an angry fella.

MediaMan

GobblyNob wrote: »

Is there some sort of cyclist secret wave?

Yes, but we can't tell you about it, 'cos it's a secret. And when you give the wrong wave in return, everyone will know you're a Fred.

:pac:

ROK ON

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I pinch other cyclist's bottoms.

I am appauled at your behaviour. Angry and indignant does not describe my feelings for your vile act. I have immense empathy for those complete strangers the world over whose bums you have groped.
You are beneath my contempt, but I will hold you in contempt anyway.

bazzamac

I am feeling left out!

resdubwhite

RobertFoster wrote: »

There's tablets you can get to get rid of them.

Does wonders for Chris Froome.

Laundry_Hamper

The secret wave's roughly a Nazi salute, and you'd usually throw in a "HEIL!" along with it. We've been trying to downplay it for the last few years, I mean it has nothing to do with Hitler or anything, the similarity's just a big coincidence, but it's still pretty offensive when you think about it. Sometimes you'll get traditionalists, on their steel frames with their BioPace chainrings or whatever, and they'll throw up the long arm for you - it's meant as a mark of respect, but the whole Third Reich thing really harshed our collective secret-wave buzz. Sad times, friend.

letape

GobblyNob wrote: »

I've just started cycling to work and have noticed other cyclists nodding or smiling at me. One of them shouted HELLO at me from across the road.

Should I nod/greet the cyclists I meet? Is there some sort of etiquette I don't know about?

/noob

Whatever you do, don't wave at anyone wearing triathlon club gear. They have an inability to see you... its almost like they pretend they don't see you!

Icyseanfitz

everyone gets a wave but a fred, if you dont know what a fred is you are a fred and so should let other cyclists know not to acknowledge you, a look of pure disdain is all that awaits a fred




















:pac:

Icyseanfitz

letape wrote: »

Whatever you do, don't wave at anyone wearing triathlon club gear. They have an inability to see you... its almost like they pretend they don't see you!

for sure, a triathlete is worse than even a fred, pure scum

Flandria

Laundry_Hamper wrote: »

The secret wave's roughly a Nazi salute, and you'd usually throw in a "HEIL!" along with it. We've been trying to downplay it for the last few years, I mean it has nothing to do with Hitler or anything, the similarity's just a big coincidence, but it's still pretty offensive when you think about it. Sometimes you'll get traditionalists, on their steel frames with their BioPace chainrings or whatever, and they'll throw up the long arm for you - it's meant as a mark of respect, but the whole Third Reich thing really harshed our collective secret-wave buzz. Sad times, friend.

Decent kit as well...;)

marketty

'The Wave' is like helmets, hi viz, 'road' tax, insurance, license, single file, 'spandex', cycle lanes, leg shaving and drug testing; all should be compulsory for all cyclists but aren't and its a bloody disgrace Joe


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