That is the way it should be in life. [MENTION=435]Stat Brother[/MENTION] you old cynic!
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That is the way it should be in life. [MENTION=435]Stat Brother[/MENTION] you old cynic!
I think it comes down to volume. There is a point where quantity will naturally result in the salutation to other rider stopping.
However, if one comes into contact with another rider and there is no other rider within 100 metres, then it should be a requirement to say 'hello'.
As Ken Ho comments on the Velominati site, there should be more rules in place to ensure that the community acknowledges one another. Ken says, "Thou shalt always acknowledge another rider. Ignoring other riders is not cool, especially if they have offered a greeting, and suggests that your head is too far up your arse."
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
That is the way it should be in life. [MENTION=435]Stat Brother[/MENTION] you old cynic!
The never to be forgotten shout to a full cycling train heading into Seaford 'need any help boys' when taking the front of their group. Me and [MENTION=19321]Pogue Mahone[/MENTION] in disbelief at this free run on the wheel we were having ruined as they accelerated away...
Pogue Mahone
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And Hamilton was wearing torn shorts, looking like a right tramp. He's bloody mental.
Bold Seagull
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I still chuckle at the way he did it too, it wasn't like he was showing some effort crouched over the hoods or on the drops, he was upright holding his top bars like he was Mary Poppins, and that they were going far too slow for his liking. I seem to remember we were burying ourselves just to keep up. It was a quality bit of early bike enthusiastic lunacy. And funny.
My only recollection of [MENTION=225]Hamilton[/MENTION] is waiting patiently at a roundabout while hoping every car in West Sussex stops moving, with his bloody right knee still sticking out. 
banjo
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It’s very complicated being a cyclist.
1066familyman
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Seconded. A mate put me onto it also, specifically pointing me to Rivelo gear. He wasn't wrong! It's bloody lovely clothing for the price!
Pogue Mahone
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Yes, thirded, and I agree on Rivelo.
The one thing I don't quite understand is that you all seem to think there's something wrong with being a cynical elitist bellend. 
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
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So do I because it is important to be polite. But if I get nothing back, I say a word beginning with C because its important to display your disapproval of impoliteness.
Prendas have bolloxed the Eddie M shirt. Now comes with a full length zip. I hate that on a T.
But you've got to love a full length zip.
Anyhoo less is definitely more when acknowledging, it's what defines us a noble men of lycra.
All you happy clappers might as well buy an old VW Beetle.
You'll feel right at home while masturbating a fellow owners ego as you drone on, chapter and verse, about the 'old girls' history.
Anyhoo less is definitely more when acknowledging, it's what defines us a noble men of lycra.
All you happy clappers might as well buy an old VW Beetle.
You'll feel right at home while masturbating a fellow owners ego as you drone on, chapter and verse, about the 'old girls' history.
I was being helpful! You and [MENTION=19321]Pogue Mahone[/MENTION] are just takers!
Bold Seagull
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damn right when a 8 man cycling train all in matching club gear are bombing along at 25mph +!!!
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Fignon's Ponytail
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Another name from the recent past passes. Sad news...great rider :-(
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/armand-de-las-cuevas-dies-aged-50/
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I had a bit of a 'geeks' ride today.
A rider in the opposite direction gave me a full 'hand off bars' wave.
This caused me to
and mentally say 'Hamilton Tw@t'.
After my chuckling died down I naturally admonished myself for being a miserable, rude, elitist, bellend and promised to not make that association again.
Well that only lasted an hour or so - so that's gonna stick.
Then 5 miles from home I was struck by some early onset cramp, a first time for everything.
I got home fine, but both legs knotted up before I had time to rehydrate, happy days.
A rider in the opposite direction gave me a full 'hand off bars' wave.
This caused me to
and mentally say 'Hamilton Tw@t'.After my chuckling died down I naturally admonished myself for being a miserable, rude, elitist, bellend and promised to not make that association again.
Well that only lasted an hour or so - so that's gonna stick.
Then 5 miles from home I was struck by some early onset cramp, a first time for everything.
I got home fine, but both legs knotted up before I had time to rehydrate, happy days.
Pogue Mahone
Well-known member
- Apr 30, 2011
- 10,949
I had a bit of a 'geeks' ride today.
A rider in the opposite direction gave me a full 'hand off bars' wave.
This caused me to
After my chuckling died down I naturally admonished myself for being a miserable, rude, elitist, bellend and promised to not make that association again.
Well that only lasted an hour or so - so that's gonna stick.
Then 5 miles from home I was struck by some early onset cramp, a first time for everything.
I got home fine, but both legs knotted up before I had time to rehydrate, happy days.
Karma.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,489
Well I had the interesting situation of Sir Julian taking the lead to slow the pace down this morning. It felt most odd.
I also must have overdone the pre ride hydration because I had to stop for a leak. Honestly can't recall the last time I did that.
I also must have overdone the pre ride hydration because I had to stop for a leak. Honestly can't recall the last time I did that.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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I stop for a leak every 15-20 miles!