The Wave


Waving at other cyclists is infectious.
After a while I wonder why I didn't do it earlier.


So why not very day? Sure not all wave back and some will
probably think I am weird or something, but fuck it, it's a
nice thing to do. Some of my Latino friends complain that
people in Toronto are not as friendly as back home. But that's
not really true. You just have to give people a chance.
I found after waving and smiling at so many cyclists yesterday
that many wave back or smile although I wouldn't blame them if
they don't. I can appreciate that they're caught up in riding
their bikes or being deep in thought about something. Or, if they're
like me, busy trying not to get doored and surviving in traffic.
But I do believe that it might make them smile and help them
forget about the often grim reality of riding on city streets
for a moment.
There is a camaraderie amongst roadies and couriers already.
Why not amongst everyday cyclists and commuters?
I will make an effort to be more friendly to my fellow
cyclists; say hi, wave, offer help, encouragement and a funny
comment on a bad day.
Who knows, maybe one person every day or every week will feel
less alone and a part of something amongst all those cars.

Posted: Wed - June 4, 2003 at 11:13 AM          

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