That is far from the truth, I've had several women suck our wheels then blow by in a full sprint. Last gal was about 2 weeks ago. 3 of us ride by after closing a gap of about 1/2 mile. We're cruising when she takes our wheel. She sucks for a mile then blows by and shouts, "thanks for the pull guys!". Yeah, we keep our pace and 3 minutes later she fades like watercolors in the rain. I rolled by looked at her and went "Pfft!"

Month before my wife and I roll up on another couple, again from a mile behind. As we get ready to pass, she blocks me by speeding up then says "step on it honey" to her hubby. Yeah, she does then fades about 1/2 mile later. Again, we just keep pace and roll by with a smile.

Plus I must add, there are a few ex-forum members that have had squabbles on the forums as they announce their passing of other riders on local rides.

Myself, I find it childish. We pass riders all the time. We can see them ahead 1/2 mile, one mile then catch up just doing our pace. As soon as we catch up, that rider has to prove how strong he is. Usually ends in a big fade and entertainment for the rest of us as we have a few good laughs at our rest stop.

If I get passed by another rider, it's for a reason, he is faster. I can't find any foolish reason in my head that allows me to go make a fool out of myself in front of a stronger rider.


This is one of the videos I made of "one of those riders". We passed him and his wife (SO). He felt it was so important to keep up and pass us that he dropped her far behind. Then he sprints around. Like most times, we keep pace then he fades only to suck wheel again. Then the dude bumps out our friend.

We were hardly racing but he thought so. What a dope! ....I could make one of these videos every week.