Asking to join a ride in progress?
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I do this all the time. I ride alongside the 2nd from last all the way towards the lead and let each one know that the following riders all accepted me in the group. I"ve never had a problem. True.
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Never know if you don't ask. I know our group welcomes others as long as they have a helmet on. Its a rule for insurance reasons. We used to have a larger group it split when the helmet rule went into effect. One guy made a huge stink and he took half the group. You will know within a few miles if you can keep up or not, or if you peel off letting them go on ahead.
I know I have made more good friends bike riding, went camping this weekend with them. Lots of fun. Ask, all they can say is no.
I know I have made more good friends bike riding, went camping this weekend with them. Lots of fun. Ask, all they can say is no.
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op's question was should he ask "mind if i follow at a distance?" am i alone in thinking that's just going to create confusion as to whether he is or isn't joining the group? If all he's doing is following at a distance, chances are pretty good the group isn't even going to know he's there or, if they do, they would probably just assume he just happens to be going the same direction. Either way, it won't affect their ride in any way. If he wants to ride close with them he should ask, but otherwise, why would he need or want their permission?
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This might be an odd question, but would it be rude to ask to join a smaller group ride while they are already moving?
I'm more of a "lone wolf" cyclist, but I ride 15 miles daily and can do so in an hour, maybe even a couple minutes under. I've occasionally passed a group of riders going the opposite direction. They are definitely coordinated, wearing proper kit and all on road bikes. (I'm usually riding an older MTB with pavement friendly tread and t-shirt with skateboarder shorts and shoes... (I have finally gotten into the habit of always wearing gloves and helmet...))
Just wondering if shouting "Mind if I follow at a distance?" would be against road etiquette I guess... Would you find that rude or strange? I have a grasp of group hand signals and I wouldn't be doing it for drafting purposes -- Mainly just curious if I could keep up and hang with them.
...That and it would be really neat to find a local group to actually ride with.
I'm more of a "lone wolf" cyclist, but I ride 15 miles daily and can do so in an hour, maybe even a couple minutes under. I've occasionally passed a group of riders going the opposite direction. They are definitely coordinated, wearing proper kit and all on road bikes. (I'm usually riding an older MTB with pavement friendly tread and t-shirt with skateboarder shorts and shoes... (I have finally gotten into the habit of always wearing gloves and helmet...))
Just wondering if shouting "Mind if I follow at a distance?" would be against road etiquette I guess... Would you find that rude or strange? I have a grasp of group hand signals and I wouldn't be doing it for drafting purposes -- Mainly just curious if I could keep up and hang with them.
...That and it would be really neat to find a local group to actually ride with.
Probably best is to flash some kind of Phony Badge as f you are a member of Law Enforcment or even ICE....yet say nothing, riding several yards behind the last rider. Before they stop for rest or drinks, make yourself scarce and let them wonder.
...adds excitement to usually boring Sunday ride!
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Probably best is to flash some kind of Phony Badge as f you are a member of Law Enforcment or even ICE....yet say nothing, riding several yards behind the last rider. Before they stop for rest or drinks, make yourself scarce and let them wonder.
...adds excitement to usually boring Sunday ride!
Probably best is to flash some kind of Phony Badge as f you are a member of Law Enforcment or even ICE....yet say nothing, riding several yards behind the last rider. Before they stop for rest or drinks, make yourself scarce and let them wonder.
...adds excitement to usually boring Sunday ride!
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Here is a group ride where I stayed with the alphas for the 1st 10 miles, then settled in with a smaller group. Notice a huge pace difference when I was with the larger group.
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Who/what does your group's insurance policy actually cover on a group ride? Is it liability, medical coverage or something else?
Does it cover helmet wearing group members only, or does it also include others who join a ride as long as these non members wear a helmet?
What part of the insurance policy coverage for group members on a ride gets voided, if an unhelmeted rider is "welcomed" to tag along with the group?
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The often cited "insurance reason" for enforcing an arbitrary rule or prohibition often does smell stinky.
Who/what does your group's insurance policy actually cover on a group ride? Is it liability, medical coverage or something else?
Does it cover helmet wearing group members only, or does it also include others who join a ride as long as these non members wear a helmet?
What part of the insurance policy coverage for group members on a ride gets voided, if an unhelmeted rider is "welcomed" to tag along with the group?
Who/what does your group's insurance policy actually cover on a group ride? Is it liability, medical coverage or something else?
Does it cover helmet wearing group members only, or does it also include others who join a ride as long as these non members wear a helmet?
What part of the insurance policy coverage for group members on a ride gets voided, if an unhelmeted rider is "welcomed" to tag along with the group?
I have been riding with them probably 6 years now. Great exercise, we even went camping together this weekend. Meeting with some brave souls that rode bikes to the campgrounds. Being disabled I can't make the long trips, (this was about 30 miles with a big long hill or two) but met them there. We did a short ride the next day. Even took my dog who impressed everyone with trotting along side the bike. Though he is small enough to ride in the basket when too tired.
It is a VERY informal group, the only rule is helmets, well and if you are an unsafe rider you are asked to leave-we had an accident with a teen who thought it great idea to cut in front of others, he was asked not to come back.
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I ride with a club and the policy is that we welcome all riders to join us for a ride. But after that we ask you to become a club member and pay dues for two reasons. 1. We pay dues so why shouldn’t you? 2. Dues covers insurance in the event of a crash. Our insurance company allows guests one ride covered by the policy. After that you are not insured.
Welcome me to the club, we are glad to have you.
Welcome me to the club, we are glad to have you.
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This might be an odd question, but would it be rude to ask to join a smaller group ride while they are already moving?
I'm more of a "lone wolf" cyclist, but I ride 15 miles daily and can do so in an hour, maybe even a couple minutes under. I've occasionally passed a group of riders going the opposite direction. They are definitely coordinated, wearing proper kit and all on road bikes. (I'm usually riding an older MTB with pavement friendly tread and t-shirt with skateboarder shorts and shoes... (I have finally gotten into the habit of always wearing gloves and helmet...))
Just wondering if shouting "Mind if I follow at a distance?" would be against road etiquette I guess... Would you find that rude or strange? I have a grasp of group hand signals and I wouldn't be doing it for drafting purposes -- Mainly just curious if I could keep up and hang with them.
...That and it would be really neat to find a local group to actually ride with.
I'm more of a "lone wolf" cyclist, but I ride 15 miles daily and can do so in an hour, maybe even a couple minutes under. I've occasionally passed a group of riders going the opposite direction. They are definitely coordinated, wearing proper kit and all on road bikes. (I'm usually riding an older MTB with pavement friendly tread and t-shirt with skateboarder shorts and shoes... (I have finally gotten into the habit of always wearing gloves and helmet...))
Just wondering if shouting "Mind if I follow at a distance?" would be against road etiquette I guess... Would you find that rude or strange? I have a grasp of group hand signals and I wouldn't be doing it for drafting purposes -- Mainly just curious if I could keep up and hang with them.
...That and it would be really neat to find a local group to actually ride with.