Quote Originally Posted by roadie gal View Post
I'll generally say something to my riding partner, "I'll go ahead" or "You go ahead." It doesn't matter who goes ahead, the trick is communicating. I don't think there's any set way of doing it otherwise.
That's what DH and I do. Depends on who is feeling stronger that day and/or carrying the heavier load of groceries. I usually only go ahead if he has a load; otherwise, he's stronger and I drop back.