Do you give 'The Nod'

Hi

 

I think people will know what I mean. 

You're cycling along a bike path, and another cyclist is approaching.  The get close - just about to go past and you give 'The Nod'.

 

Sort of wordless, 'Hello', 'Nice day', or whatever.

 

Most people seem to give 'The Nod' on the veloway (my main bike path) and some even give 'The Nod' accross 4 lanes of road.

 

In my experience commuters give 'The Nod' more than serious racers.  The 'petrol bikes' don't give 'The Nod' at all!  When I was on my electric bike I didn't get 'The Nod' as much - possibly because I was going so fast.

 

Do you give 'The Nod'?  Do you get 'The Nod'?

 

Simon

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Permalink Reply by Ben Nicol on February 12, 2011 at 17:06
I always try to nod or do the 1 finger wave to all cyclists, road, hybrid, mtb even electric. But it doesn't always get a response. People obviously training, working hard up hill or hanging on while flying downhill can be excused but it sometimes bugs me when people look directly at me and give nothing. Only because its just friendly to acknowledge a fellow enthusiast. But I just remind myself not everyone is friendly and some feel they are above others.

On that note, this morning I took my shiny new carbon work of art for a ride, deep v carbon rims, all the bling look, full lycra wana be pro kit, and still got ignored by the vast majority of other roadies. So don't feel bad if you get ignored, they do it to everyone.
Permalink Reply by Dianne Day (nee Sander) on February 14, 2011 at 22:14
:-) I look forward to getting your nod
Permalink Reply by Belinda Hoare on February 12, 2011 at 19:21
If I nodded as obliged to every cyclist I ride past every day, I'd have whiplash...
Permalink Reply by David B.o.R. on February 14, 2011 at 9:24
I've noticed a lot more nodding and helloing the past week, this discussion and/or  D-BAD is paying off.
Permalink Reply by snappy_don on February 14, 2011 at 10:47
David, you're just free to notice them now that you've got your sore nipples under control.
Permalink Reply by David B.o.R. on February 14, 2011 at 11:06
Quite the contrary, I'm noticing it more because I'm trying to hide the agony and shame of my bib-induced-nipple-destruction from other cyclists!
Permalink Reply by Ian Rawley on February 14, 2011 at 11:58

I used to be predominantly of the fat tyre baggy shorted brigade and always enjoyed the general freindlyness within that group.  Since becoming a regular commuter and nacent lycra wearing roadie it has been interesting to compare and contrast the responses. Riding the same route every day for a couple of years results in nods and greetings exchanged with 'faces' that I know.  These people have become freinds and if I miss one of my 'regulars' I even wonder what might have happened to them or maybe their dog.  The roadies tho are special, they are so highly attuned to the signals given off by approaching riders that they can assess the nod cred factor at 200m and make the decision...to nod or not to nod...that is the question.  Me I say hi to everyone and I take great delight in crossing the divide whenever possible with a cheery wave and a smile usually directed at the most miserable looking roadie I can find. What is it about these guys that partaking of their favourite pastime makes them so miserable? Maybe they need to change their saddles?

Permalink Reply by Belinda Hoare on February 14, 2011 at 12:24
Many 'roadies' race, and when they're on the bike they're training - training is not fun. It hurts. As it should.
Permalink Reply by Michael Warner on February 14, 2011 at 17:37

Maybe they're working hard and suffering a bit. I prefer to do that in the hills, with the reward of a nice fast descent awaiting me, but some people like to train and punish themselves on the flat, or have less time for riding.

Anyway, they could equally ask "what's with someone who cares whether I wave to them or not?" :-)

Permalink Reply by Clive Palfrey on February 14, 2011 at 20:23
From Coromandel to Wellington I saw three cyclists, we all nodded, or maybe it was an involuntary shudder at the shock of seeing another idiot riding in such weather or in the middle of nowhere.

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