That's why I wrote to be careful if you do this.
You also have to know enough about cycling and riding style to estimate the
rider's ability level as you are coming up on them
This usually happens when you gradually close a distance and are checking
the habits out as you approach.
If you come up on someone much slower than you then it's a waste of time and
energy to slow way up and lose your tempo and rhythm.
Let them know you're passing and keep going.
Remember to look behind you before you pass so you don't cut some other
moving vehicle off and create a situation.
I've had guys catch me and sit on and when I sensed they were there, greeted
them with a smile and complimented their bike and riding style.
We start a chat going and then ask if the other person would like to change
off and ride together.
That's what real bike riding is about.
Ted Ernst
Palos Verdes Estates
CA USA
> The best sound is no sound.
> Then when you come up on somebody on the road, they won't know you're
> there.
> That way you can sleighride and when they jolt to awareness that you're
> sittin' on, wheth
> er its a block or a mile+ tell 'em you've been on for miles
>
> Excuse me, but I for one would be really pissed if someone rode up on my
> wheel without announcing him/her self-----"On your wheel" is the proper
> salutation. If I don't kno you're back there and I suddenly sit up or tap
> the brakes for whatever reason, then you're crashing into my rear wheel,
> with most likely dire results to you. Serve you right, in my opinion.
>
> Nor Meyer in Mt. Vernon, IA