glenn forger
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Even the Germans? Steady on.
Helping fellow cyclists?? Roadies v MTB'ers
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winjim
Smash the cistern
Probably wouldn't need to cycle 190 miles if he didn't keep getting lost
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
I wouldn't stop for anyone,unless they were in obvious distress or i fancied a breather and a chat. I have no bike repair skills so what would be the point?
w00hoo_kent
One of the 64K
- Location
- Maidstone or Greenwich
I stop about 50% of the time, if I'm commuting to work I'm probably already late and it's not like I'm riding through the Mojave, there's LBS's within 4 miles of wherever the breakdown is. If it's a breakdown at all.
If I see someone In obvious distress I'm more likely to stop, but to be honest I've had my fair share of spending 10-15 minutes repairing people's shoddy BSO's fixing problems an ounce of bike care would have avoided for little thanks and at personal cost (CO2 canisters don't grow on trees) so I could never say 'Always stop', however, if I was in the middle of nowhere, I would always check if I could help. It wouldn't matter to me the type of bike.
If I see someone In obvious distress I'm more likely to stop, but to be honest I've had my fair share of spending 10-15 minutes repairing people's shoddy BSO's fixing problems an ounce of bike care would have avoided for little thanks and at personal cost (CO2 canisters don't grow on trees) so I could never say 'Always stop', however, if I was in the middle of nowhere, I would always check if I could help. It wouldn't matter to me the type of bike.
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mustang1
Legendary Member
- Location
- London, UK
I stop one in five times. The other 4 times I'm usually in a hurry coz I'm commuting. When I used to ride purely leisure, I always stopped.
OP
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Big_Dave
The unlikely Cyclist
- Location
- Alfreton, Derbyshire
Commuters fair enough, personally If I were commuting to work then I'm racing against the clocking in machine in the final seconds to get there on time
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Maybe it's because I ride a 11.5 tonne Carrera TDF and not considered a fully fledged roadie lol
. Maybe it's because I ride a 11.5 tonne Carrera TDF and not considered a fully fledged roadie lol
cd365
Guru
- Location
- Coventry, uk
I'm a roadie, I acknowledge all other cyclists, I would stop to help if I had anything on me to help, I don't always carry inner tube, pump, tools. I have stopped in my car and offered to help a cyclist stopped by the side of a road. The only time I have needed help a female roadie stopped and offered help.
I personally find the most ignorant cyclists who don't acknowledge me to be MTBers. Everyone's experiences are different.
I personally find the most ignorant cyclists who don't acknowledge me to be MTBers. Everyone's experiences are different.
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
I agree with the OP - a significant number of roadies seem self-absorbed and appear to take themselves way too seriously.
As regards stopping for a stranded cyclist, rather than stop, I usually slow and ask if they are a getting sorted.
Most of those who need help are genuine enough, but it can be possible to get involved in what should have been pre-ride maintenance.
A mate of mine who is a bike mechanic ended up getting some stick from a stranded rider because my mate was unable to perform a mechanical miracle at the roadside.
He is now very cautious about the help he offers.
As regards stopping for a stranded cyclist, rather than stop, I usually slow and ask if they are a getting sorted.
Most of those who need help are genuine enough, but it can be possible to get involved in what should have been pre-ride maintenance.
A mate of mine who is a bike mechanic ended up getting some stick from a stranded rider because my mate was unable to perform a mechanical miracle at the roadside.
He is now very cautious about the help he offers.
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
I always give them a shout to ask if they are OK. Never been asked to stop but it's good manners.
I was riding in N Wales recently which is popular touring country. Saw a guy fettling his bike on a tiny lane, miles from anywhere. Gave him a shout. He said he was fine, he was just adjusting some loose spokes. Thank f*** he didn't ask me to help, I wouldn't have had a clue.
I was riding in N Wales recently which is popular touring country. Saw a guy fettling his bike on a tiny lane, miles from anywhere. Gave him a shout. He said he was fine, he was just adjusting some loose spokes. Thank f*** he didn't ask me to help, I wouldn't have had a clue.
byegad
Legendary Member
- Location
- NE England
All I did was fiddle around for a couple of minutes and it was job done.
She seemed quite happy with it anyway.
More details and illustrations needed methinks.
byegad
Legendary Member
- Location
- NE England
As to stopping for other cyclists I always slow and offer assistance, and have had the offer taken up a few times too. Riding a recumbent trike means I am easily recognised and who knows I may need help myself one day.
I didn't know they where when I stopped.
byegad
Legendary Member
- Location
- NE England
Hope he didn't mention the war!
_aD
Do not touch suspicious objects
- Location
- East Hampshire, UK
I always stop to offer help, but I do ride with enough tools to re-invent the wheel. I've also carried a bicycle on my bicycle once, so we all know what the last resort would be. Anyhoo...if you want the world record for people stopping to ask if you're OK - try standing at the roadside with an OS map out.
I love people.
I love people.
