Are you aggressive or competitive?

**texmo** · 20th April 2007, 13:19

I find I ride a lot faster on the road when im by myself because I dont have any body to keep me in check or tell me im being stupid

**Big Dave** · 20th April 2007, 13:28

Nope. Never have been.
Completely self sufficent - only worry about me.
If you are slowin me down I'll overtake - vice versa and I'll move over.

**craigs288** · 20th April 2007, 13:30

I find I am quite happy cruising at my own pace ( within the speed limits ) if the road ahead is clear.
Once there is traffic I feel the need to work my way through, until I am at the front and can see the clear and empty road ahead of me. Much easier to see obstacles and possible danger when you don't have to look around/over and through other vehicles.
Only on the bike though. In my cage I don't give a toss because if it isn't the middle of the night then you are generally stuck in traffic, in which case, turn on the stereo and dawdle with everyone else.

**avgas** · 20th April 2007, 13:33

on the open roads/ straights im fine.
but put me in a nice set of twisties and i get really competitive, car bike or whatever. not against anyone, just against myself.
But thats what makes me grin on the bike

**cowpoos** · 20th April 2007, 13:45

Originally Posted by Pwalo

I've often wondered why I feel the urge to go quickly when I'm riding. Funnily enough it's usually only a 'problem' when there's another vehicle on the road.

When I'm riding on my own I'm quite content to bimble along, minding my own business. But put another bike, car, snail, whatever in the equation and it all changes.

I haved castigated myself for my aggressive behaviour, but looking back I realise that in fact it's because I'm competitive. I know it's splitting hairs, but I like to feel that I am doing 'better' than the other people on the road, and I really don't have any feelings (good or bad) towards other drivers/riders.

In fact knowing why I get twitchy at times is very useful. The strange thing is that I still enjoy that competitive feeling.

Whoops; far too much introspection for an aging chap with no fixed hairstyle. Have a nice day (unless I see you in front of me).

bout time you started racing??? its great fun!!

**cowpoos** · 20th April 2007, 13:45

Originally Posted by FIZZERMAN

I'm more competetive than all of you!!!

that a fact!!

**smoky** · 20th April 2007, 13:50

Originally Posted by Pwalo

.... it's because I'm competitive. I know it's splitting hairs, but I like to feel that I am doing 'better' than the other people on the road,...

Actualy you'd be surprised how many people over rate their ability to drive, at lest 80% of drivers think they are way above the average in ability.

I'm happier following faster riders. You can build a lot of confidence when you ride with better riders, problems happen when you get over confident.

**oldrider** · 20th April 2007, 13:52

Other motorists are simply that, just others using the road, they are not in competition with anyone, just folks going somewhere.

I try to stay away from them, stay back or get up front and keep a gap between them and me, well out on the highway I mean.

I feel sorry for you people that have to ride in the heavy City traffic every day, it would drive me nuts.

On the motorways it's like riding in a big mince meat machine I reckon!

I regard all other traffic as people trying to kill me and stay as far away from them as I can because I bruise so easily. John.

**Skyryder** · 20th April 2007, 14:41

I have a philosophy of co-operation. Never could see the point of getting somewhere first. Hell I'm so co-operative I'll even help you get there first.. Hey Old Rider we agree. That's a 'first.' Had to happen sometime on KB. Stay safe OR. Just got abck from some long rides. A couple of 800+'s etc

Skyryder

**inlinefour** · 20th April 2007, 14:42

Originally Posted by Pwalo

I've often wondered why I feel the urge to go quickly when I'm riding. Funnily enough it's usually only a 'problem' when there's another vehicle on the road.

When I'm riding on my own I'm quite content to bimble along, minding my own business. But put another bike, car, snail, whatever in the equation and it all changes.

I haved castigated myself for my aggressive behaviour, but looking back I realise that in fact it's because I'm competitive. I know it's splitting hairs, but I like to feel that I am doing 'better' than the other people on the road, and I really don't have any feelings (good or bad) towards other drivers/riders.

In fact knowing why I get twitchy at times is very useful. The strange thing is that I still enjoy that competitive feeling.

Whoops; far too much introspection for an aging chap with no fixed hairstyle. Have a nice day (unless I see you in front of me).

It roughly depends on what mood I'm in at the time and which bike I was riding.

**Masterchop** · 20th April 2007, 14:53

Well I'm both,
I will ride fairly fast when by myself, but then I see another bike and the race is on (competitive).
Then they want to dice with me and the red mist comes down (aggressive).

I cant help myself,I have to go faster. I dont mean any harm to the other rider ,I just need to be faster.
A complete meanace, but all done within the bounds of safety and the law of coarse.

**idb** · 20th April 2007, 15:01

I like to get to the front so that I can ride at my own pace on my own bit of road.....it isn't a competitive thing although it might look that way I suppose.

**Ixion** · 20th April 2007, 16:11

Like Mr Motu. I ride my own ride. If you are slower than me by an annoying margin I'll overtake . Usually it's not that I want to ride faster, but I tend to find a speed that corresponds to an engine "sweet spot" and stay there. If I have to slow down I fall out of the sweet spot.

If you're going faster I'll move over and let you past. Then depending on how fast you are going, how I rate your ability/common sense, and what mood I'm in , I may tuck in behind and use you a s a pace vehicle/pilot fish . Keeping just far enough back that if you are stopped by the plod I have time to slow down.

I don't compete. Competition is inefficient and wasteful . Cooperation is much better.