Fun & Fitness over 50

On my Sunday ride, this week, I encountered many cyclists as it was a perfect day for biking. I always make it a point to wave at other riders as I pass them. Maybe it's just me but it seems like the more "serious" appearing bikers were less inclined to wave back or show any recognition or friendliness whatsoever. What I mean by serious appearing bikers are those who have the expensive bikes and gear and look pretty fit and trim, perhaps racers. I don't mean to generalize because there are exceptions and maybe it's just my own insecurity. As a matter of fact, what I noted on Sunday was that out of maybe 5 or 6 serious appearing bikers only 1 responded or seemed friendly and that because he was stopped looking at a map and I asked him if he needed help with directions as I passed. Everytime that happens, the Peter Gabriel song runs through my head ... "Not one of us, not one of us, no, no, not one of us!" I guess what I'm really thinking of when I say serious appearing is elitist. So I'm thinking, when they look at me, an old bearded guy, with my "mountain" bike and funky clothing is that I'm just a recreational biker or perhaps some poor schmuck who can't afford a car and too far beneath them to acknowledge as a human being.
I hope I never get like that after I win the Tour de France! Ha, ha!