Meadors, Ivan C

How sad, that with the increase in cyclists on the road, the uniqueness of seeing
another cyclist wears-off, thus the desire to show a greeting in solidarity is diminished.

>From my experience, it's not just cyclists that experience this phenomenon;
Hikers in isolated areas (Steens Mountain Backcountry) will greet one another, but on the trail to Multnomah Falls, not so much.
Motorcyclists will wave with the secret sign, but in a congested area or in Sturgis (500000 motorcycles), no wave is seen.
Small town folks (Ione, Oregon, for example) on the street might smile and greet you, but in downtown Seattle, they will likely ask for a quarter!

-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Steve Brown
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:46 AM
To: OBRA remailer
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Ask A Roadie

Dear Ask A Roadie,

I seem to need some help regarding the secret handshake. Even
though I am fairly sociable when I riding, every once in a while
someone will simply ride by with their head down. I always thought
that even if you wanted to be left alone, at least acknowledging the
overtaken rider was the polite thing to do. One thought is that
these are tri's who have taken off the aero bars and are not real
roadies.
I have a cool bike, wear a cycling hat with the bill turned up under
my helmet, and wear red aero covers over my booties or shoes. Are
these riders just showing me "they are the man". Should I latch on
to their wheel, and then sprint by to show them I am the man?
What am I missing?

Steve Brown
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