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Aug 28, 2012 | 11:09 AM

#31

Scaredofrain

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From: Sussex, South of England

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingo296

Here's the scenario....your're riding along and slowly catch up to another rider.

And if you keep going at that speed you'll find that you will slowly pull away from him again.
If you wanna ride up together, fine, but never assume that because you have two wheels too that you're automatically my friend. That does not mean that I won't be friendly though.

Aug 28, 2012 | 11:25 AM

#32

Dew Me

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From: Maryland

If I see a bike ahead I will try to get up to where he is. I will ride to one side of the lane and they will almost always stagger to the other side of the lane. Safety in numbers. Provides more real estate. If traffic brings us to a stop then I will pull up next to, but not quite even with, so it is clear they go back to being lead again. If I want to go faster I wave as I pass.

Honestly, I'm very surprised at some of the responses in this thread. Not very friendly and no sense of camaraderie.

Aug 28, 2012 | 11:45 AM

#33

rufasim

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From: boston

If I come up to someone on the high way and we are traveling the same speed, I will stager behind. If someone staggers behind me, what do I care. Just another vehicle behind me. If we are on a side road, same thing but I will nudge up to say hi at a light if he pulls to the side of his/her lane. Will let them take the lead when our turn comes to move.

Aug 28, 2012 | 11:46 AM

#34

Benway

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From: Dayton

I would never assume the guy up in front of me wants mine or anyone else's company.

Aug 28, 2012 | 11:47 AM

#35

MADHOG

Road Master

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From: Las Vegas

If I catch up to another bike and can't pass I’ll hang back and give them their space. Likewise, if there is a bike behind me, give me my space, nuff said.