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Re: [RC] Rude rider - Kristi SchaafEven though I don't think anyone has more rights to the trail just because they're going faster, I can relate to Stacy's post. I train in QH pleasure-plodding parks, and I often catch up to very large groups of riders. Yes, I DO expect them to 'work with me' and allow me to pass at some point. Like Stacy I slow down way before reaching them, try to make sure the last rider knows I'm coming, ask politely if I can pass when possible and when everyone's comfortable, etc. Usually they relay the message up to the front rider and they all move off trail. Sometimes pairs or groups purposely ignore me, and then I'll get more 'demanding'. That said, there are parts of our park that are single track, and I would NOT ask to pass at that point. I would figure it's a good time to work on our pokey walk. ; - ) Guys, this takes PR on our part. Yes, I sometimes get bombarded with 'rude' comments from slow riders, even when I am as polite and cheerful as I can be, and I've learned to just let those comments slide off me. But, because these people have something we want (open trail in front of them), it's up to us to kill them with kindness, not expect them to move out of the way (especially in tight quarters) just because we're there. Kristi ===== Life's a journey, so enjoy the ride (and try not to fall off) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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