Why don't some people like being passed??

[Dogtrousers]

The other day I was zooming along at my usual pootle-factor-4, when I was overtaken by two lads one on a hybrid one on an MTB, neither in cycling gear, obviously giving it all they had. Yes I was a bit miffed at first. I fully admit it. Me, a Proper Cyclist and all that. But they I thought ... they're younger than me, and for all I know may be super fit athletes. And I'm going further than them. Still, I have to admit that I put a bit more effort than usual on the next hill so they couldn't get too far away. I caught up with them at the lights in the next village, but then got sidetracked by a photo stop so I don't know what happened to them.

 

[G3CWI]

then got sidetracked by a photo stop

Excellent idea!

 

[Racing roadkill]

The other day I was zooming along at my usual pootle-factor-4, when I was overtaken by two lads one on a hybrid one on an MTB, neither in cycling gear, obviously giving it all they had. Yes I was a bit miffed at first. I fully admit it. Me, a Proper Cyclist and all that. But they I thought ... they're younger than me, and for all I know may be super fit athletes. And I'm going further than them. Still, I have to admit that I put a bit more effort than usual on the next hill so they couldn't get too far away. I caught up with them at the lights in the next village, but then got sidetracked by a photo stop so I don't know what happened to them.

You need to take a deep breath, when it happens. Just keep doing what you're doing, I find I'll catch and pass most of this lot, without having to exert any extra effort anyway, if not, so what, life's too short.

 

[MikeW-71]

Sounds like the two I encountered once. One on an MTB, one on a hybrid, I'd about caught up to them when they looked round and then gave it everything. I really could not be bothered with this crap, so I just carried on at my own pace. The MTB cracked on the hill that was round the corner, the hybrid had got a bit further down the road, and he looked completely knackered when I passed him a quarter mile later. "Nice day eh?"

 

[gbb]

Left work one night, I thought I'll get a few extra miles in. Another guy, a bit of a Rambo type was leaving as well, we rode out side by side, chatting. I sensed everytime I got in front a bit, he'd push and get his wheel in front, he was trying you could tell.
After about a mile he said...'phhew, can you feel the burn'. I assumed(correctly) his legs were now feeling it.
'Hell no, ive got another 10 to do yet, I'm just out for a quickie tonight'

His face dropped...and he veered off down a sidestreet...without saying another word.

I dont think he liked it.

If he met me now, the boot may well be on the other foot.

 

[MikeW-71]

To balance it out, I was heading to Armathwaite on my CX to get in practice for my first tour, spotted another rider up ahead, and (as I often do ) I see if I can catch them. If I do catch up and I can hold my pace, then I'll pass, otherwise I'll hang back while I get my breath back. Caught the rider up after a couple of miles, just as she looked round !

"How long have you been there?"
"Not long, I've just got here."

We had a nice chat about touring and plans for the summer (she was off to Holland again) before she turned off at the caravan site.

 

[Dan B]

They do it in cars too. I drive a Skoda, and some people (usually those in Audis, BMWs or Mercs) just can't stand being overtaken by an "inferior" car.

An Audi is merely a Skoda with a more expensive badge on the back anyway. Oh, and defective indicators

 

[Cuchilo]

To balance it out, I was heading to Armathwaite on my CX to get in practice for my first tour, spotted another rider up ahead, and (as I often do ) I see if I can catch them. If I do catch up and I can hold my pace, then I'll pass, otherwise I'll hang back while I get my breath back. Caught the rider up after a couple of miles, just as she looked round !

"How long have you been there?"
"Not long, I've just got here."

We had a nice chat about touring and plans for the summer (she was off to Holland again) before she turned off at the caravan site.

Chasing girls doesn't count .

 

[BigAl68]

I passed a few people yesterday but wasn't passed by a single person. Nothing to do with my speed I would think and more to do with the foul weather and there not being many people out. Today I expect to be passed on numerous occasions as I hope to do a 100 km. I don't let faster or fitter people passing me bother me to be honest. I just love being out on the bike.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

I've just spent part of my life reading the 7 pages in this thread trying to understand the reason the OP let the guy overtake him back in the first place... Had he overtaken with conviction there is no issue here

 

[MikeW-71]

Chasing girls doesn't count .

I've been on rides with at least 2 girls from here that I have no chance whatsoever of keeping up with.

 

[bpsmith]

Can follow that logic. Couldn't follow if he said the chased, passed...then slowed down!

 

[midlife]

How about being overtaken by your mate on a two up time trial only to see him sprint away into the distance

Shaun

 

[Cuchilo]

I've been on rides with at least 2 girls from here that I have no chance whatsoever of keeping up with.

Youre lucky . Girls just tell me to go away

 

[lulubel]

I have a lot of fun here in summer. Blokes get so upset when a girl flies past them using flat pedals and wearing sandals.