Code of the road.

[bikeworkshop]

Is that a bit of tongue in cheek, or how you actually see it?

Bit of both

35 years observations (because I didn't own an mtb before 1990)
When I'm riding a road bike, everyone says hi, but when I'm on a mtb, a few roadies ignore me.
I'll say hello to everyone on a bike though, apart from big guys on obviously derestricted e-mtbs.

TT riders are sometimes so far in the zone though that they percieve nothing beyond their heartbeat, breathing, cadence and power output - they wouldn't even say hi to their own mum

 

[Gtpulse]

Once I’m out in the countryside I greet anyone not in a car. Any sort of cyclist, jogger, walker, most seem happy to exchange greetings around here. You do get the “serious” ones who seem obsessed with chasing a number be it their kit/bike or ride time. Those ones seem to just ignore everyone.

 

[hamster]

Yep, plenty of Stravaholes round me, similarly self-absorbed and not particularly fast either. They even shout 'STRAVA!' at me on my local singletrack loop.

 

[pigman]

Once I’m out in the countryside I greet anyone not in a car. Any sort of cyclist, jogger, walker, most seem happy to exchange greetings around here. You do get the “serious” ones who seem obsessed with chasing a number be it their kit/bike or ride time. Those ones seem to just ignore everyone.

That's my take on it too.

But at the same time I recognise cycling is also a sport. Therefore folk sometimes get into the zone, whether they are elite riders or untalented amateurs. I'm good with that n the same way I wouldn't expect a golfer to interrupt his swing to greet me or a tennis player take his eye off the ball to say hi . For some people, cycling is their "hour of sport" to keep the weight off, maybe in-between juggling a busy family or work life

 

[RobLoasby]

Exactly the same debate frequently pops up on motorcycling forums, with old school riders decrying the lack of a nod or wave from sports bike riders in their romper suits, or adventure bike riders pretending to be Ewan McGregor while on their way to the local cafe.

 

[pigman]

Exactly the same debate frequently pops up on motorcycling forums, with old school riders decrying the lack of a nod or wave from sports bike riders in their romper suits, or adventure bike riders pretending to be Ewan McGregor while on their way to the local cafe.

Aye, tribalism is everywhere. Back in the day before MTBs or the new generation of riders, it was racers v tourists. Within racing it was Roadmen v Testers. Whichever group you belonged in was always the correct group. The other group always had "something wrong" with them

 

[Tootyred]

I now shout " goodmorning" at the top of my voice to anybody who completly ignores me...

Its always roadies.....

He's normally in a "sperm" helmet (whatever they are really called).

The lighter / more expensive the bike the worse the attitude.....

Strangely there also seems to be an inverse relationship in terms of rider weight to bike weight.........is this to keep them all equal across the board in terms of performance?

Roadies....you have to laugh.....

 

[legrandefromage]

I was out on a carboot sale Boardman last week, dressed as always, t-shirt, shorts etc, (never a helmet, sorry if that triggers anyone), most said hello. One guy was 'the type' and shook his head as he went by, obviously angry that I was enjoying just riding a bicycle

maybe he didnt like the bike?

 

[Tootyred]

Oh how dare you not take a bicycle journey seriously! Did you even log it on strava....(whatever that is)...and as for not wearing a helmet....my god!.....I assume you forgot the lycra "moose knuckle" suit too!

Good for you LGF...its cycling not a secret society.

 

[trailwright]

As a more frequent runner than cyclist these days I can confirm that it's the same in this camp. Runners in club kit or 'proper' running gear will always acknowledge me. It's the joe joggers in football shirts, or trackie bottoms or with these stupid bra devices to hold a mobile phone on your chest that never raise their head. Even most members of the public out walking dogs etc are friendly.