Originally Posted by
Cacti
As a brand new rider, I've been thinking about this. There's a mountain trail I'm sure I'll want to try, but am afraid what happens if I'm going too slow on a narrow downhill trail. It feels like I'm the one being rude blocking more experienced riders from their thrill for speed
Should newbies just stay off the steeper mountain trails? Will experienced riders have patience with timid riders? I think as an experienced rider, I'd be a little put off having to blow my speed rush in the middle of my favorite downhill part waiting on a newbie
While I would share your reticence, if everyone thought that way, there would be no "experienced riders". I say you do you and work with the situation that comes and things will almost always work themselves out. Accidents will happen at times between experienced riders as well. Just watch any cycling race among professionals for proof.