Weasel
Well-Known Member
The experienced rider should never lead. This creates a peer-pressure that pulls the less experienced rider along at a pace that is out of their comfort zone. Unless that rider is knowledgeable enough to know where your zone is and has ridden with you enough to judge what your limits are, then you should be the leader.
Great advice! I was leading our group on a ride through some twisties and the guy behind me went down while trying to "keep up" with me. I wasn't racing him or anyone else but was simply having fun pushing myself a little. Unfortunately, I didn't even think about anyone pushing themselves too hard to meet my pace (my 34yrs riding vs. his 5yrs.). :banghead:He said later that he knew he could go at least as fast as I was going because his bike was an 1800cc Warrior & mine at the time was an 800cc cruiser (admittedly, a turd). I truly felt mostly to blame. Thankfully, he was ok but the bike was barely rideable. What especially sucked was that he had just listed it for sale that day. Wish I had used my head and followed your advice.
Again, great advice!
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