E-bike riders are not friendly people

[Naranja_CT5+]

As a motorcyclist when we pass each other on the road we do a wave or a hand gesture that acknowledge each other. Like saying have a good ride or have a nice day. With the exception of Harley riders 

While riding my e-bike I always do a friendly nod or a smile when I come near another rider. I'm disappointed that I'm not getting the same response.

It's sunny today so taking my bike out and do more practice on timing of PA when climbing big hills.

[inoxa]

I understand how you feel.  But it may be that it is difficult for them to take their hands off the handle bars at that particular time.  I know at times I can't do it.  I wave when I can.  I sometimes nod but it may not be noticed that I have done so.

[Naranja_CT5+]

I was joking when I said e-bikers are not friendly. But maybe not many people are aware of the gestures. Like in my region bus drivers flicks their hazard lights a couple os seconds to say thank you for making space for them to merge. I did not know that until someone told me.

[mrgold35]

It is usually eye contact, head nod gesture, and the optional lifting the four fingers off handlebars on the oncoming rider's side to wave in my neck of the woods.  This is usually from the more experienced riders with riding gear (not jeans shorts and not wearing a helmet type).

[SemperVee]

  Nonsense.  It is the "Spandex Mafia" who has an attitude problem. . .

[Naranja_CT5+]

Nonsense.  It is the "Spandex Mafia" who has an attitude problem. . .

They do own the roads. With those outfit, they get to their destinations a lot faster.

[John Rose]

As a motorcyclist when we pass each other on the road we do a wave or a hand gesture that acknowledge each other. Like saying have a good ride or have a nice day. With the exception of Harley riders 

Around here (New Brunswick, Canada) it's the left-hand upside-down "V" sign. I gather it originated between riders of bikes with V-twin engines (a myth?).
I've received that even when I was riding just a humble 50cc scooter.

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I understand how you feel.  But it may be that it is difficult for them to take their hands off the handle bars at that particular time.  I know at times I can't do it.  I wave when I can.  I sometimes nod but it may not be noticed that I have done so.

👍 I'm much more reluctant to take a hand of the wheel since the time I was making a left-turn hand signal at a T-intersection, started going into the turn, and then turned my head around to look behind me. This somehow disoriented me and the next thing I knew I was down on the pavement, with severe road-rash (pavement) on my knee and a huge bump on my shin (from the bike frame or fork). This was almost a month ago and the bump is still there (but much smaller).

When on a trail I do like to give a brief nod to oncoming cyclists and pedestrians/runners, maybe even a bell ding, but not so much on the streets.