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I wish more people made me aware that they were behind me. I try my hardest to be aware of riders coming up on me, but I'm a noob and sometimes i'm too fixated on the trail and the next thing i know someone is on my ass and hasn't said a word. At least cough or something!
Quote from: JJarrett79 on May 16, 2012, 07:49:46 AMI wish more people made me aware that they were behind me. I try my hardest to be aware of riders coming up on me, but I'm a noob and sometimes i'm too fixated on the trail and the next thing i know someone is on my ass and hasn't said a word. At least cough or something!If they don't say anything, don't get out of their way until they ask. It's their responsibility to let you know IF they want to go around. Same thing goes for racing IMO.
Would be nice if there was an agreed upon side which all passes are made. That can be confusing sometimes when a rider suddenly pulls to one side and hits the brakes where and when you aren't expecting them to hit the brakes. Also, when being passed its usually fine to just slow down slightly and hug one side of the trail (such as the right side). That's typically all that's needed to let the passing rider slip past. I've seen riders go barreling completely off course and even crash in some cases to get out of the way.Finally, passes don't always succeed. If the pass doesn't work and the passer backs off its no big deal, just keep riding until another opportunity presents.
I agree with GTSS that anyone who shadows you without announcing their presence deserves to blocked. A nice friendly "Rider Back" called out when you are still 20 to 30 feet back always seems to work. The important thing is to never rush someone to let you pass. Ask them politely if they can let you by when they find a good spot. Stressing out a newbie rider is a good way to get them to crash.
Quote from: David Kuehnen on May 17, 2012, 10:42:32 AM I agree with GTSS that anyone who shadows you without announcing their presence deserves to blocked. A nice friendly "Rider Back" called out when you are still 20 to 30 feet back always seems to work. The important thing is to never rush someone to let you pass. Ask them politely if they can let you by when they find a good spot. Stressing out a newbie rider is a good way to get them to crash.Really? I usually don't announce my presence when coming upon someone. It ain't a race. I don't need to get right by. If anything, when I know that they've noticed me the first thing I say is "You're good. Take your time." Then they get a "Thank you" as I go by. Most riders are aware enough that they don't need to be told there's a rider back and they don't need to be told you want to pass and they're considerate enough to pull over. IMO, it's kinda rude to tell someone, when you're 20 feet behind them, that you're wanting to pass them. Just my opinion. Now, different story for the two guys today that felt it necessary to stop right at the north base of the bridge blocking almost the entire trail coming from and going to the North Loop. I saw them both see me coming from the south loop. Didn't move. Didn't acknowledge I was there. Didn't move when I was coming up on them telling them I was wanting through. Didn't acknowledge the sarcastic "Thanks" they got as I barely missed one's back tire as I tried to get by to climb back up onto the North Loop. Apparently they feel they can just stop and block the trail at their leisure. Problem is I'm preaching to the choir here. The inconsiderate riders probably don't read this forum.
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