International greeting

Against my better judgment, a few of us decided to make the trek down to Dauphin Island this weekend OTB (on the bike).

I made this journey a few years ago OTB and swore i'd never do it again. While the ride itself is relatively tame....the roads are narrow and 80% of the vehicles are pulling boats behind them. Which makes for close quarters on the road shoulders.

Almost immediately, one in the group got squeezed off the road onto the grass...which pissed me off. We trudged on. Then I had a evinrude outboard about 7" from my face. Which pissed me off.

I then hatched my plan.

When I could hear a car coming...I paused and just gave them the finger...more specifically, a slight raise of the left arm, with the middle finger extended.

Now I bet you are thinking that would be the worst thing a cyclist could do. Yeah, yeah......kill em with kindness and all that shit.

I disagree.

I truley think that the international we're #1 salute sends a clear and precise message. More particularly, it makes the bozo behind the wheel think.

Now I will be honest...Most of them honked at us or flipped us off....but they DID give us more room. Which is all I really wanted anyway.

So the next time you are feeling somewhat crowded on the road.....try flipping everyone off....it worked for us!