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Even though I don't think anyone has more rights to
the trail just because they're going faster, I can
relate to Stacy's post. I train in QH
pleasure-plodding parks, and I often catch up to very
large groups of riders. Yes, I DO expect them to 'work
with me' and allow me to pass at some point. Like
Stacy I slow down way before reaching them, try to
make sure the last rider knows I'm coming, ask
politely if I can pass when possible and when
everyone's comfortable, etc. Usually they relay the
message up to the front rider and they all move off
trail. Sometimes pairs or groups purposely ignore me,
and then I'll get more 'demanding'. That said, there
are parts of our park that are single track, and I
would NOT ask to pass at that point. I would figure
it's a good time to work on our pokey walk. ; - )
Guys, this takes PR on our part. Yes, I sometimes get
bombarded with 'rude' comments from slow riders, even
when I am as polite and cheerful as I can be, and I've
learned to just let those comments slide off me. But,
because these people have something we want (open
trail in front of them), it's up to us to kill them
with kindness, not expect them to move out of the way
(especially in tight quarters) just because we're
there.  Kristi      

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