
Originally Posted by
KnottedYet
If someone was 6 feet off my butt without permission, whether they thought they were being cute or not, I would be very pissed. Pulling stuff like that is not only rude, it is dangerous!
If you want to pace, hang back 20 feet or so. If you want to draft, ask first. And don't be surprised if someone says "no." Being drafted by an unknown rider is a hazard not everyone wants to take on.
I've had numb-nuts draft off my heinie without asking. I throw a temper tantrum. (and if they don't know enough to ask if they can be that close, I have to assume they also have no clue what my cues and signals mean, either. Thereby making me believe they are EXTREMELY dangerous to have on my tail.)