Is it just me, or is the comradeship amongst cyclists here in the UK declining ?
Having been a keen road biker since a kid in the 70's, and a keen mountain biker virtually since its inception in the UK, I've noticed an increasing tendency over the last few years, amongst 'roadies' especially, not to exchange courtesies, or often to completely ignore you if you acknowledge them whilst out on the road.
Now, I'll happily admit that fortunately most cyclists still do exchange courtesies, and offer help if you're in need of it, but is there a noticeable decline in this, or is it just me, or where I live ?!
I would say that I find this trend less prevalent amongst mountain bikers, but even more pronounced if you acknowledge a 'roadie' whilst out on a mountain bike !
Having been a keen road biker since a kid in the 70's, and a keen mountain biker virtually since its inception in the UK, I've noticed an increasing tendency over the last few years, amongst 'roadies' especially, not to exchange courtesies, or often to completely ignore you if you acknowledge them whilst out on the road.
Now, I'll happily admit that fortunately most cyclists still do exchange courtesies, and offer help if you're in need of it, but is there a noticeable decline in this, or is it just me, or where I live ?!
I would say that I find this trend less prevalent amongst mountain bikers, but even more pronounced if you acknowledge a 'roadie' whilst out on a mountain bike !