Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Close friend hit by pick-up truck
Now it seems you have “mentored” this new cyclist. Just this morning I posted to a commuting thread about a subscriber trying to show a new cycling colleague the (cycling) ropes.
I guess I sort of mentored him. I didn't encourage him to ride to work, but I think he was 'inspired' by my riding to work and decided to try it himself. And when I found out he was doing it I, of course, encouraged and advised him, and was excited for him as well.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Just sayin’ that there is a difference between advising a new cyclist (hopefully correctly), and prompting one into a situation that they are not ready for, since there is unfortunately a terrible downside to our activity.
Can't help but feel a little bit of responsibility. I know it's a silly thing, but still...