Originally posted by spokes
my personal pet peeve is cyclists (usually male) who pass me even when we're going the same speed, and don't warn when they do pass (i.e. ding a bell, or call out). i rarely pass a cyclist unless they are going a lot slower than me
I pass people carefully (for their safety and mine!) and I always shout out a polite "on your left". I also say "thank you" to those who signal me as they pass me. Those people who just blow by are pretty rude! But I don't feel that I should only pass people who are going a lot slower than me. If you see someone wayyyy ahead of you and you close up the gap, you're obviously faster. I usually close in, then take a quick second for a little recovery before I pass. That way I can pass swiftly and move ahead (and out of their way). People who pass, then just park it in front of me make me want to scream, too!!
Originally posted by spokes
in my experience, male cyclists pass me simply because they like to think they're faster/stronger/better than a woman (any woman), and they like just like to be in front. and yes, that bugs me. especially when we end up going the same speed.
I'm guilty of that one. I like to pass those guys because I like to think I'm faster/stronger/better than they are!