I'm from the Sunshine Coast have the privilege to ride into Vancouver and often around UBC. In the last 5 years I've seen a ground swell of road cyclists hitting the pavement in the wee hours in the morning, many in groups or pairs or as individuals. Riding on the Sunshine Coast, there are so few of us roadies, when I see one I always make the effort to nod or wave to let the other know that we share the same passion. Lots of smiles and even a hello on occasion. When riding in Vancouver, smiles or a wave seem to few and far between. Its not like there are few riders in Vancouver, in fact there are as many as a couple of hundred I see on my ride. Maybe, its because if others waved, they would be always riding with one hand on the bar or a smile would cause severe facial cramps. The other day I did a little survey - wave to every rider and see if I get a response - anything goes, hell I excepted a nod or glance. 2 out 10 is what I got - terrible really. Whats going on Vancouver roadie's? Are you so into your Strava workout that you've forgot to acknowledge the other people that share your passion? That only a $5000 bike and Zip wheels could ever turn your head? I just think that you're all snobs!
I'll tell you what, take your snobby attitude and shove it in your chamois. And when you come to the coast you check that snob out and bring your smiles and waves to other cyclists on the road. You'll enjoy the ride and share your love for cycling. Okay?
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