Standard staggered formation-especially since you don't the intention or skill level of each other.

 

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!

 

Why would you ever ride right beside someone just dose not sound safe.

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

Personally, if I was riding with somebody else and all of a sudden that person changes position in the lane, first thing that I would think of is, is there something in the road in front of him that he's trying to avoid hitting or running over.

 

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 _ _|

 

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.

 

No.


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.