tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post3956753141290336996..comments2023-12-07T03:49:56.360-05:00Comments on On Two Wheels ... and more: What do you think?Canajunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-68300006375064108342016-10-04T16:41:55.693-04:002016-10-04T16:41:55.693-04:00It depends on the kind of riding we are doing. In...It depends on the kind of riding we are doing. In the twisties it is single file (usually he is way far ahead of me through them) but on normal roads at a normal pace we stagger with him in front on the left and me on the right in back, usually so someone can't pass us on the right as they try on occasion.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-37239864293482879662016-10-01T11:12:07.182-04:002016-10-01T11:12:07.182-04:00AZHD - Well said.AZHD - Well said.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-5167593192158430262016-10-01T09:52:57.254-04:002016-10-01T09:52:57.254-04:00I hate when a stranger pulls up to ride stager beh...I hate when a stranger pulls up to ride stager behind me, usually to close! Just last weekend I had one in heavy afternoon traffic do that, cutting off my escape route. He didn't know me or how I ride and refused to pass me when I waved him around. If I don't know you I don't want you in my space and if I do know you I still want my own space in the lane....all of it! I want/need the freedom to swap lane position based on what I am seeing the cages around me doing without worrying about clipping wheels with another bike.Learning to Golfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184277358166730368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-28321007153091783452016-09-30T23:14:19.641-04:002016-09-30T23:14:19.641-04:00Trobairitz - I guess the question is, when it'...Trobairitz - I guess the question is, when it's just you and hubby riding together, what position do you take? In line 3 seconds back? Or tucked in in a staggered formation?Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-25838455480882884952016-09-30T12:03:52.121-04:002016-09-30T12:03:52.121-04:00Since I am usually riding sweep behind hubby I usu...Since I am usually riding sweep behind hubby I usually have the person come up behind me. I don't care either way which track they take, but in most instances I find they hang back giving lots of room or are on my tail passing when they can. Seems to be no in between.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-37257036694053836102016-09-30T09:41:02.528-04:002016-09-30T09:41:02.528-04:00Sonja - I'll pass when safe to do so, but unti...Sonja - I'll pass when safe to do so, but until then I'll hold a position in the left tire track. I never assume a rider wants someone on 'formation' with him/her.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-14440315052495110622016-09-30T09:39:11.823-04:002016-09-30T09:39:11.823-04:00Edward - That's my view of it as well. Thanks ...Edward - That's my view of it as well. Thanks for the comment.<br />Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-42818495455164295482016-09-30T08:38:19.475-04:002016-09-30T08:38:19.475-04:00Speaking as a sweep, in general, blocking is more ...Speaking as a sweep, in general, blocking is more important than stagger position. In the case above I would not move into stagger, and maintain at minimum a 3 second gap. If coming to a stop I stagger but stay 1 or 2 lengths back.bocutter edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876473691725149881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259433565415179843.post-86959718119167480672016-09-30T03:36:10.094-04:002016-09-30T03:36:10.094-04:00I certainly do not qualify as an MC coach or a roa...I certainly do not qualify as an MC coach or a road captain but I find myself in a staggering position when closing up to another rider, mostly until it's safe to overtake. If the motorcyclist is going at the same speed as I am, I fall back, and leave him/her - for lack of a better word - some privacy.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com