Do you tell 'em?

[yungatart]

Tell them!
But then tell them what they could do differently to improve their riding..don't just say "You ride like a cock" and leave it at that. It ain't helpful.

[BarBender]

I would tell them...immediately after the said incident.
DMNTDs right about there being a knack to it.
Egos bruise easily. Consequences make a nice ice pack.

[hXc]

Yep I'd tell them. I'd much rather risk a bit of an attitude than a friend going down because of their stupidity, or someone else going down in the group because of it.

[Sparky Bills]

Yip, Tell em to full their head in!
My group of mates never make anyone feel like they need to ride above their ability. Thats just not cool!
We make sure we tell people who join our group that they dont need to push too hard as we will wait and often just enjoy the ride with new peps anyway.

[MotoGirl]

I'll tell whoever it is to put his or her head in.

I have been out on group rides where I've sensed a fair bit of condescention about my speed.
...

This whole keeping up with the lads thing...

I wouldn't say anything, but would drop out of the ride if I felt really uncomfortable, and not ride with them again.

I know exactly what you're saying. I just don't ride with fuckwits like that anymore - they're often the ones who preach "ride your own ride, don't exceed your limits", and then call you slow when you show up a minute after they do

[jrandom]

I've never had the issue Frosty's talking about here, most probably because I generally ride so much slower than anyone who's being silly that I don't notice them being silly.

And I've never had anyone be mean to me about riding slowly, either, so perhaps I'm just living in blissful oblivion...

[Meanie]

Hell yes id tell them especialy if they are riding in close proximity to me and mrs

[Shadows]

If somebody thought I was acting like a cunt then I'd want him to tell me about it and his reasons why.
I wouldn't get all bent out of shape about it, I would simply draw my own conclusions as to whether he is just being a softcock or has a valid point.

[cowboyz]

I'll tell whoever it is to put his or her head in.


I know exactly what you're saying. I just don't ride with fuckwits like that anymore - they're often the ones who preach "ride your own ride, don't exceed your limits", and then call you slow when you show up a minute after they do

funny you say that. It also seems that "ride your own ride" means "Dont ride faster than me" I dont like the speech because it *shouldn't* be nessacery (sp?) but finding lately that sometimes it is. (manawatu riders have their own personal spokeswoman).
Personally I have no issue at all with outright speed. But things I do not tolerate (and that means I throw my toys out the cot and if people dont like it then tough shit) is
undercutting.
passing on blinds.
dropping in on corners.

I am a bit more PC but will mention things like passing too close to oncoming traffic and dropping in on cars in corners.

[smoky]

I have talked discretely to two people I've been out with, suggesting they get some mentoring from better riders I know. I get a little picky who I ride with now days

But I'm surprised no one has told me off on the odd occasion I've been a bit too cocky



Hey frosty's back - when did that happen?

[Trudes]

Depends how well I know them and how I think they'll react, I may just mention something at a meeting point about people watching how they ride, cross yellow lines, pass within an inch of vehicles etc, but not necessarily direct it at one person in particular, after all, none of us is perfect, but sometimes these things need to be bought to some people's attention. And then make a mental note to never ride with them again (if it's a good mate though, I'd probably just tell them and not ride so close to them any more).
I would hope other people would tell me if they thought I was riding like a twat, whether I take the info on or not may depend on how they approach me and how I view their riding style. rant over and out.

[Hitcher]

All of my riding mates, without exception, are better riders than I am. The only time I ride with nongs is on the rare occasion I participate in some sort of group ride. Then, how other people ride is none of my business, unless they endanger me or mine. In which case I will make sure I avoid them fervently. Such riders are generally beyond hope and would not appreciate the receipt of advice from anybody. Leave them alone. If they want guidance, they'll ask for it.

[boomer]

if they're not part of the usual group and i don't know 'em from adam then nah.. fook 'em. Well actually, i might say something however it may not be friendly advice.


i've been an ass with mates/acquaintances and i've been told; i expect to be told; just like i expect to be able to tell them.


It's the same with anything in life; if you care then you should say something. So i think the question should be.. "Do you care?"

[Movistar]

I agree with most everyone's answers here.
I have told a couple of riding buddies over the years, discretely and not in a way that be-littles them 'cause I far from know everything and am not an expert in any way shape or form, about their riding and remember being told once from a friend of mine about my riding.

Didn't take it to heart and I'm sure the people I talked to didn't either, in fact I still ride with them, sometimes you don't realise what your doing isn't how it should be unless it's pointed out to you.
Other times ridiers are just completely dangerous...if that's the case I don't ride with them, would I tell them, if it's a mate yeah, if it's someone who I haven't ridin with before and definately won't ride with again then probably no, just have a quiet word with everyone else and let them race ahead.

After all the only race you have on the street is with yourself...and there's no prize for coming first.

[boomer]

After all the only race you have on the street is with yourself...and there's no prize for coming first.

Duh.... are you serious? I always get a prize for coming first!