least offensive

[douglas]

so went fo a ride w/a guy that recently moved to my area, and he kept fading back when the rollers got a little longer or steaper

and that got me wondering whats the least offensive way to let him catch up: loop back, stop or pedal real slow?

[jacksonpt]

I usually pedal real slow...

[Westy]

I usualy just sit up and pedal slow, the key is to not speed back up immediately as the person may be gassed just trying to catch up while you are recovered.

What gets me is when someone bonks or is having a bad day and wont get on your wheel for some draft assist. When I can't hang I pull in as tight as possible and do whatever I can not to lose the pull.

[SuspectDevice]

I can't reccomend pushing people uphill by the small of their backs. That pisses them off!

[douglas]

I can't reccomend pushing people uphill by the small of their backs. That pisses them off!

really? what about offering them a bungee cord so you can tow them up the hill?

[jacksonpt]

really? what about offering them a bungee cord so you can tow them up the hill?

Don't use anything elastic - if/when they do get pissed, they'll get it stretched out then let it go and believe me... does that ever leave a welt *wince*

[Westy]

Hang steaks on their saddles and take them past that yard that always has Cujo hanging out in front.

[LordOpie]

If they're straight, start hitting on them, touch their ass. That'll give them that second adrenalin rush.

[sanjuro]

get behind him and push.

[OGRipper]

First, anyone who gets offended by a faster rider should just get over it and use it as inspiration to get faster. There will always be someone faster than you.

That said, slowing down rather than stopping or looping back is probably best, but it depends how far apart you are in terms of strength. If I'm having a really crappy day I would rather have my bros just go ahead at their own pace and wait for me at the next logical place...even if that's the bar at the end of the ride. I don't want my bad day to mean my riding buddies have a crap day too, especially if they are on some kind of training schedule.

[sanjuro]

btw, on the road, the safest thing is to slow down. i feel my most vulnerable making an u-turn, which means crossing 2 directions of traffic. road bikes also handle the worst when making a slow speed 180 turn.

[douglas]

btw, on the road, the safest thing is to slow down. i feel my most vulnerable making an u-turn, which means crossing 2 directions of traffic. road bikes also handle the worst when making a slow speed 180 turn.

good point, but the road yesterday I thought about doing that on...we only saw 2 cars the whole time we were on it.

[TreeSaw]

Note to self: never get dropped by Westy & Cujo! ;)

I too would recommend slowing down rather than doubling back...although I tend to not get offended when I get dropped by you fast guys! ;)

[Westy]

Note to self: never get dropped by Westy & Cujo! ;)

I too would recommend slowing down rather than doubling back...although I tend to not get offended when I get dropped by you fast guys! ;)

I had what appeared to be Stosh's dog charge out at me from nowhere yesterday. It inspired a DIS (Dog Induced Sprint).