[*BCM*] Boston Bikers

[turtle]

Boston Critical Mass <list at bostoncriticalmass.org> wrote:
> 
> I get an occasional wave or nod when I'm out biking recreationally where
> it's rarer to see another biker. But in the city, bikers are so common
> and there's so much car traffic; A certainly applies, but you also just
> get used to other bikers. It would be like if pedestrians in the city
> expected a response from random other pedestrians walking by.

I say "hello" to only those folks who seem to be clearly looking for a
"hello".  And I'll say "hello" to anyone, regardless of what kind of
transportation they happen to be using at the time (why would I only be
friendly to cyclists?).  If I said "hello" to everyone I passed on my
trip, I'd be spending way more time greeting people and not much time
driving my bike!  I mean, friendliness is great, but it's kind of
overwhelming in a busy city like Boston, Cambridge, or Somerville...

Peace, Love, and Bicycles,
Turtle

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