Not in a social media sense. I mean actually follow. Be it on a bike ride or a run. You're out on your lonesome and you go to pass somebody (or they pass you) and it turns into some awkward silent no introduction blend of either racing you or wheel sucking you.
Why do folks do this? I really don't get it. I have folks from racing events we've both been at that recognize the bike or kit and will catch up, say hi, then we roll for a bit and talk and stuff then continue with our rides. I'm talking folks you don't know turning it up to 11 the second you ring a bell or announce a pass. Like, you're easily doing several mph faster. Then it's these awkward times wondering when you're going to have to swing a u-turn to ditch the person because you're in the middle of a long solo ride, not a race.
100% of the time I've said something like "you going to do that for the next few hours??" it turns into an anger fit. But I get tired of swinging a u-turn because someone won't go away. The trails are only so wide, and would rather you not camp out while folks are coming the other way.
I'd totally get it if they say hi then ask if you care to have a tagalong for a bit. But the weird awkward fake "race that guy" mentality makes no sense to me. I've had it happen on a run also. Which is more annoying because on a bike you can uturn a route and only be a few minutes off route. Running, it may be your only possible route for your run workout distance that day.
Was having a wonderful ride, then had one of the "I'm not u-turning" times I decide to say something instead and just mess it up.
Why do folks do this? I really don't get it. I have folks from racing events we've both been at that recognize the bike or kit and will catch up, say hi, then we roll for a bit and talk and stuff then continue with our rides. I'm talking folks you don't know turning it up to 11 the second you ring a bell or announce a pass. Like, you're easily doing several mph faster. Then it's these awkward times wondering when you're going to have to swing a u-turn to ditch the person because you're in the middle of a long solo ride, not a race.
100% of the time I've said something like "you going to do that for the next few hours??" it turns into an anger fit. But I get tired of swinging a u-turn because someone won't go away. The trails are only so wide, and would rather you not camp out while folks are coming the other way.
I'd totally get it if they say hi then ask if you care to have a tagalong for a bit. But the weird awkward fake "race that guy" mentality makes no sense to me. I've had it happen on a run also. Which is more annoying because on a bike you can uturn a route and only be a few minutes off route. Running, it may be your only possible route for your run workout distance that day.
Was having a wonderful ride, then had one of the "I'm not u-turning" times I decide to say something instead and just mess it up.