Etiquette question
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Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
I think I'd ride back with them. I know what it's like to be off the pace, and I'd appreciate some sympathetic company.
twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
- Location
- Over the Hill
Depends on the objective of the group. If it's social then doesn't everyone wait? If it's the chaingang then that's just tough for your mate.
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
Ride with him.
GM
Legendary Member
- Location
- North of the river
Depends if he's buying the Cakes or not!
Get In The Van
Senior Member
- Location
- West Lothian
Hes your mate, end of story, i would tell the group to head on and encourage your mate along.
i'm sure he/she knows that they are off the pace so leaving them isn't really going to help them feel any better.
i'm sure he/she knows that they are off the pace so leaving them isn't really going to help them feel any better.
Night Train
Maker of Things
- Location
- Greater Manchester
When I first started cycling with Arch's friends I was so unfit in comparison that Every now and again Spandex fell back and gave me a push!
However, they all waited for me at various junctions* so I could catch up and the pace slowed considerably. All that helped me to feel accepted and to enjoy the ride. I am now much fitter and happier knowing that I can keep up or catch up.
*Only snag was that they all rested at the junction for five minutes, saw me approaching and set off again. It meant that they had a rest every few miles and I didn't! Still made me a lot fitter though.
However, they all waited for me at various junctions* so I could catch up and the pace slowed considerably. All that helped me to feel accepted and to enjoy the ride. I am now much fitter and happier knowing that I can keep up or catch up.
*Only snag was that they all rested at the junction for five minutes, saw me approaching and set off again. It meant that they had a rest every few miles and I didn't! Still made me a lot fitter though.
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
*Only snag was that they all rested at the junction for five minutes, saw me approaching and set off again. It meant that they had a rest every few miles and I didn't! Still made me a lot fitter though.
Exactly what happened to me until I found groups with the right pace!
It's soul destroying when you keep getting dropped. If a friend offers to see you home, and manages to make it seem like they wanted to go home anyway, you feel better.
Sittingduck
Legendary Member
- Location
- Somewhere flat
If he's your mate, I'm surprised you didn't know his capabilities. In any case, I would drop back and ride at his pace.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
Wait for him, i do a few rides with newbies and i'll always wait for them,
Noodley
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aces_up1504
Well-Known Member
I am with Noodley and User76 also providing he knew his way home.
If i was the slow cyclist, I would do the same and finish 10-15 mins later. At least it would have given them time to get the pint or the cake in!
If i was the slow cyclist, I would do the same and finish 10-15 mins later. At least it would have given them time to get the pint or the cake in!
