Have you ever seen something like this?
06-10-18, 11:18 AM
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Have you ever seen something like this?
A unique way to ward off wheelsuckers?
06-10-18, 12:30 PM
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When Amanda Coker was doing her HAMR record, people would jump on her wheel every chance they got. She really didn't want people she didn't know jumping on her wheel so her dad had a "No Drafting" sign made up that they attached to her saddle. It did some good, at first, but some guys would still jump on her wheel. The wheel sucking pretty much ended as she got faster and they couldn't keep up with her.
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Was not aware of wheel suckers being a thing up until reading about it on this site.
whats the point?
whats the point?
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06-11-18, 07:53 AM
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Other than when I ride with my son, I tend to be a loaner when I ride. However I don't mind anyone taking my wheel as long as they let me know they are there. Likewise I'll get on someones wheel while waiting for a safe time to pass or even take a spell to rest. Get to enjoy some pleasant conversation while there. If it's a group of several riders and they don't mind taking turns on the front, it's even better, as you can get some impressive speeds to add to your stats.
On group rides such as the charity century rides and other organized fun rides I'd think it's to be expected you'll ride on someones wheel. It can be how you make new friends. If we all stretched out several bike lengths apart, then the ride would be stretched out way beyond anything that could be considered a group.
I personally can't see why there is this fear of, or why it's considered rude to take someones wheel. Seems a little prudish to me to want no invasion of "your space" when you are out in public. And how is one supposed to safely pass another if they can't get on your wheell to check if it's clear to the next bend before they go around you?
On group rides such as the charity century rides and other organized fun rides I'd think it's to be expected you'll ride on someones wheel. It can be how you make new friends. If we all stretched out several bike lengths apart, then the ride would be stretched out way beyond anything that could be considered a group.
I personally can't see why there is this fear of, or why it's considered rude to take someones wheel. Seems a little prudish to me to want no invasion of "your space" when you are out in public. And how is one supposed to safely pass another if they can't get on your wheell to check if it's clear to the next bend before they go around you?
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I never knew this was "a thing" either, and especially not serious enough to warrant riding around with a sign on your back, LOL!!!
06-11-18, 08:34 AM
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Then maybe the sign should only be directed at "stealthy and inattentive" drafters.
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2 bike lengths seems arbitrary to me.
I don't think I could read that sign at speed unless closer than 2 bike lengths.
I don't think I could read that sign at speed unless closer than 2 bike lengths.
06-11-18, 03:51 PM
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If someone wants to gain an aerodynamic advantage riding close to another person riding a bike they should bring thier own friend along and work with them. They should not follow a total stranger and assume it's ok to do so. Maybe you can get away with it on an organized group ride where more of that type of behavior is understood prior to the start.
It's not hard to understand, nor is it someone creating fake drama, or being over sensitive, or whatever other justification people want to give. It's common courtesy to others. I could just as easily make anyone in this thread uncomfortable by being to close to them in line, following them to close while walking or running, etc. Because they don't know me.
Of course, I tend to ride alone at 5 am so maybe I'm more leery of strangers following me. There's zero chance I'm letting some stranger get close to me and draft.
It's not hard to understand, nor is it someone creating fake drama, or being over sensitive, or whatever other justification people want to give. It's common courtesy to others. I could just as easily make anyone in this thread uncomfortable by being to close to them in line, following them to close while walking or running, etc. Because they don't know me.
Of course, I tend to ride alone at 5 am so maybe I'm more leery of strangers following me. There's zero chance I'm letting some stranger get close to me and draft.
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I ride too slow for anyone to draft behind me.
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Don't hop on people's wheels unannounced. Seems like this would be self-evident, but obviously it's not. The sign is a bit over the top -- I mean it's not hard to turn and say "hey if you don't mind please don't draft me." But I imagine it's a big issue for this rider.
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Whenever someone drafts me on a road ride I tell them I use gravel rules and I’m going to be riding straight over things they probably don’t want to discover the hard way.
06-11-18, 06:09 PM
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Wheelsucking for a moments rest is ok. It is up to you to stay aware of your surroudings. This is for your own good.Your wheelsucker is probably too out of breathing introduce him/herself. I always thought they made you faster. If you don’t like parasites, drop them.
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