Thread: O.K to Follow??

As I am a new to Biking around town, I am looking for Bike Routes.
What I have been doing is following bike routes then following people who are
"lance- ing it" as my friends call it. I try to follow abour 25 yards away to make sure I'm not interfering with them.
Is this an o.k. practice. and who would you feel if you were being followed by some 24 yr old.??

Lancin It

I'd think you should pace it up and chat with the party in front. I believe while there are a few who might be offended, the majority of cyclists are friendly and would be happy to give you some direction. Cycling is, after all, a social sport. I personally would slow down if someone follwed me for a period of time to see why they wern't pacing up to ride with me. ... that is if I wern't riding hard and even noticed they were there :)

I agree with Scott. Catch up, explain your situation, ask if you can tag along. Most people will be quite willing to have some company. If not they will let you know. I've done this, and had people join me a few times. Great way to meet people with similar interests as well!

Syd