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  • March 19, 2015 at 6:23 pm #23547
    Colin Peyresourde

    I was cycling around the Olympic Park Road track a few months back when I realised that I had picked up a wheel sucker. I had passed him a little while back, and I gave him the benefit of the doubt by continuing to ride and allow him to either pass me, or to introduce himself. A lap and a half later and he was still stuck to my wheel. I quickly veered over to one side and soft-pedalled so he would get the idea. After passing me, I passed him again less than have a lap later. Poor etiquette on his behalf for sure.

    Wheel sucking is one of the clearer bits of bike etiquette that is poor form, but it made me think what other bits of general road usage could you enshrine in a codicil for road use. I realise that the Velominati have attempted to do this, but also know that many vehemently dislike these. So I thought I would throw this open for discussion: What would you like to see as a standard for cyclists? Or do you think that there are no ‘golden rules’ of cycling? Any one ‘the Rules’ you particular like/hate?

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  • March 19, 2015 at 7:25 pm #837839
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    HalfWheeler

    Wheelsucking? As long as you
    Wheelsucking? As long as you say ‘ta!’ for the tow when you break off then it should be fine.

    One thing that does get on my tits is other cyclists not acknowledging you when they pass you in the other direction or when overtaking.

    We’re all supposed to be in this together after all.

    March 19, 2015 at 7:12 pm #837837
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    PonteD

    Why the problem with
    Why the problem with wheelsuckers? If you pass someone, then you breaking the wind ahead for them may be all that they needed to go that bit faster, plus there’s apparently a slight advantage to yourself, so you actually gain an aero benefit from having suckers. Win win!

    Anyway, I’m never going to give up a free tow, if you want me to return the favour, then I’m also happy to take the lead for a few miles. if you can’t handle wheel suckers you should be quicker đŸ˜›

    March 19, 2015 at 7:07 pm #837835
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    Leviathan

    In the context he was after a
    In the context he was after a free ride but may not have been capable of passing you anyway, a bit naughty. However there is zero excuse for wheel sucking on the open road, it is downright dangerous.

    March 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm #837833
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    andyp

    ‘ make a noise before
    ‘ make a noise before overtaking someone, so they don’t drift into your line’
    before, during and after. Some kind of ‘WHOOOOOOOSH’ noise with full doppler effect.

    March 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm #837831
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    andyp

    wheel sucking, half wheeling
    wheel sucking, half wheeling and using flashing lights are all definite nos.

    March 19, 2015 at 6:59 pm #837829
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    runskiprun

    always throw a lifesaver when
    always throw a lifesaver when going past an intersection.
    always offer assistance to someone having a mechanical.
    make a noise before overtaking someone, so they don’t drift into your line
    smile and say hello if you see some bloke giving his all with his one leg!

    March 19, 2015 at 6:30 pm #837827
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    2 Wheeled Idiot

    Wave or say hi to people.
    I
    Wave or say hi to people.

    I don’t find wheelsucking to he too annoying, I think of it as them acknowledging my superiority đŸ˜‰

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