riding etiquette question
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: USA
What's with the guys that are too bad *** to have someone ride behind them for a while? Get over yourself....
I don't care if some lonely ******** drops in behind me for a while. If he gets too close, I'll wave him away. If he rides next to me, he'll get a big finger.
I don't care if some lonely ******** drops in behind me for a while. If he gets too close, I'll wave him away. If he rides next to me, he'll get a big finger.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 153
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
if you are walking to the store and you catch up to some other dude walking,....do you slow down and follow him?...step up beside him and strike up a conversation? Or do you continue at your own pace and tend to your own business?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 765
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From: Charlotte NC
As usual I like a combo of the above:
treat like its just another car or truck except- I will get in stagger formation
if he/she does. Or if one pulls in behind me I will more aware of keeping left so they can stagger formation behind.
Might get a little closer with stagger than i would a car.
At traffic light I will get to rear tire to be sure they know I am there, but never pull up beside. He/she is out by themselves - it's all their lane as far as I am concerned. However, I have a had few pull up beside me and say a friendly hello and "nice bike" stuff. I don't mind.
treat like its just another car or truck except- I will get in stagger formation
if he/she does. Or if one pulls in behind me I will more aware of keeping left so they can stagger formation behind.
Might get a little closer with stagger than i would a car.
At traffic light I will get to rear tire to be sure they know I am there, but never pull up beside. He/she is out by themselves - it's all their lane as far as I am concerned. However, I have a had few pull up beside me and say a friendly hello and "nice bike" stuff. I don't mind.
if soemoen catches up to me he's likely in such hurry he'll be passign me any how, and if i roll up on someone nine chances out of ten im just abotu to pass him. i dotn ride beside anyoen i dotn know
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: SE Illinois
Either back off and give them their space or pass them. Don't pull up like you're riding with them unless invited to do so by a hand signal or something. If I pass another bike, I rarely acknowledge them as I am focusing on the road and passing and watching for oncoming traffic. Sometimes I will give them a nod and ride on.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Driftless Area
Saw a guy with a big flag as I turned onto the highway. Traffic ahead had set up to where we rode staggered through the next 2 towns. It was kinda obvious we were both going to the same PGR mission. He didn't mind and neither did I.
Otherwise...ride your own ride. If it's convenient, and he isn't a clown back there, no big deal. If I think I have to worry about you, I'm gone.
Otherwise...ride your own ride. If it's convenient, and he isn't a clown back there, no big deal. If I think I have to worry about you, I'm gone.
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 56
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From: CA
As usual I like a combo of the above:
treat like its just another car or truck except- I will get in stagger formation
if he/she does. Or if one pulls in behind me I will more aware of keeping left so they can stagger formation behind.
Might get a little closer with stagger than i would a car.
At traffic light I will get to rear tire to be sure they know I am there, but never pull up beside. He/she is out by themselves - it's all their lane as far as I am concerned. However, I have a had few pull up beside me and say a friendly hello and "nice bike" stuff. I don't mind.
treat like its just another car or truck except- I will get in stagger formation
if he/she does. Or if one pulls in behind me I will more aware of keeping left so they can stagger formation behind.
Might get a little closer with stagger than i would a car.
At traffic light I will get to rear tire to be sure they know I am there, but never pull up beside. He/she is out by themselves - it's all their lane as far as I am concerned. However, I have a had few pull up beside me and say a friendly hello and "nice bike" stuff. I don't mind.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 737
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From: Near Atlanta, GA
I tend to ride my own pace.
If someone is riding slower, I'll pass them just like any other vehicle.
If someone is riding faster, they'll have to pass me... on two-lane roads I'll even slip to the right, give lots of room and wave them by just to make it a no-brainer and continue to ride my own pace.
If I pass someone and find that they've fallen in behind me I really don't give it much attention, other than making sure they don't ride too close for comfort given I don't know jack about their skills and judgement.
I'll always be civil and offer a wave or thumbs up in any of those scenarios...
If someone is riding slower, I'll pass them just like any other vehicle.
If someone is riding faster, they'll have to pass me... on two-lane roads I'll even slip to the right, give lots of room and wave them by just to make it a no-brainer and continue to ride my own pace.
If I pass someone and find that they've fallen in behind me I really don't give it much attention, other than making sure they don't ride too close for comfort given I don't know jack about their skills and judgement.
I'll always be civil and offer a wave or thumbs up in any of those scenarios...
