Quote Originally Posted by Ana View Post
So what is the proper etiquette for asking others if they need assistance?

Is it polite to ask the people stopped at the side of the road (who usually have nicer stuff than I do) if I can assist them even though my knowledge and equipment is limited?

Most of the people around here ask, "Do you have everything you need?" To which you may get a reply that they have everything but the knowledge to fix the problem. Or they may have forgotten their pump or something so it's appreciated that you can lend them one. Even if your knowledge is limited you might have something they need, or you can work out the situation together and both gain some valuable skills. Sometimes the problem can't be fixed with a multitool and they just need to call to have someone pick them up. For instance, I had forgotten my cell phone on a ride last year and there wasn't a pay phone anywhere in sight. They are getting to be a rare find these days.