Behavioural Question
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
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From: Puget Sound, WA.
Hi folks,
Quick question. If you have a fellow rider in front of you and he moves to the very left of the lane on a straight road, is that an invitation to close up and ride a couple of miles together? If so, would you stay staggered or ride parallel? I'm usually fine with either, especially on these wide and straight roads.
Its just a nice feeling to share a ride together.
Thanks,
Alex
Quick question. If you have a fellow rider in front of you and he moves to the very left of the lane on a straight road, is that an invitation to close up and ride a couple of miles together? If so, would you stay staggered or ride parallel? I'm usually fine with either, especially on these wide and straight roads.
Its just a nice feeling to share a ride together.
Thanks,
Alex
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,892
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From: New Hampshire
If somebody happens to get behind me while riding solo, I have no problem with them falling into a staggered position behind me until one of us speeds up or turns off. I do have an issue with random people trying to share a lane with me.
Falling in behind a group, especially a club in colors, is a different story.
Falling in behind a group, especially a club in colors, is a different story.
I will fall in staggered if I catch up with an individual or a group, but distance myself a bit more than if I was part of a group. I did have one guy change from riding the line to riding in the middle of his lane, so took that as objection to my positioning (I was probably further back than most cars follow him), so I backed off a bit more. Under no circumstances would I ride side-by-side with a stranger!
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Weymouth, MA
Yeah, ride staggered, a couple lengths back. Not an invite though. I NEVER share lanes. I don't ride with anyone else unless staggered. I can't control them, they can't control me, and poop happens, so best to give them (and me) space.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Florida
Doesn't "mean" anything but the rider is choosing to ride on the left of the lane for the moment. If a rider wanted you to pull alongside they should make some sort of hand gesture and I wouldn't trust that unless it was discussed beforehand.
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Hi folks,
Quick question. If you have a fellow rider in front of you and he moves to the very left of the lane on a straight road, is that an invitation to close up and ride a couple of miles together? If so, would you stay staggered or ride parallel? I'm usually fine with either, especially on these wide and straight roads.
Its just a nice feeling to share a ride together.
Thanks,
Alex
Quick question. If you have a fellow rider in front of you and he moves to the very left of the lane on a straight road, is that an invitation to close up and ride a couple of miles together? If so, would you stay staggered or ride parallel? I'm usually fine with either, especially on these wide and straight roads.
Its just a nice feeling to share a ride together.
Thanks,
Alex
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Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Robbm sucks
I'll ride staggered, never beside..
If they're all over the lane, I'll just fall back a bit more and go back to my usual riding position ||x _ _|
If they're all over the lane, I'll just fall back a bit more and go back to my usual riding position ||x _ _|
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Nevada
I do that routinely if a rider comes up behind me. I'll move over and give him an opportunity to pass, if wanted. If not, I ignore him and return to my previous position. The average width of a lane is 12'. I only take up a quarter of that.
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From: North Carolina
Hi folks,
Quick question. If you have a fellow rider in front of you and he moves to the very left of the lane on a straight road, is that an invitation to close up and ride a couple of miles together? If so, would you stay staggered or ride parallel? I'm usually fine with either, especially on these wide and straight roads.
Its just a nice feeling to share a ride together.
Thanks,
Alex
Quick question. If you have a fellow rider in front of you and he moves to the very left of the lane on a straight road, is that an invitation to close up and ride a couple of miles together? If so, would you stay staggered or ride parallel? I'm usually fine with either, especially on these wide and straight roads.
Its just a nice feeling to share a ride together.
Thanks,
Alex
Unless the guy is a friend of yours or someone you know, just maintain a safe riding distance just as you would if he were in a car. Do your own thing and let him do his.
Always respect your fellow riders.