Stoffel76 Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 It was a busy day at Tokai yesterday, and there were loads of riders out and I was wondering... When on single track and another rider is approaching from the opposite direction, is there any sort of unspoken rule as to who gives way? Eg the one going downhill gives way to the one going uphill because it's easier for them to pick up momentum again?
PhilipV Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 You're opening a can of worms here. The nice guys say the descending rider stops, as getting back on the go is easier. The other guys say screw it. Ride balls to the wall, the ascending rider has to stop for him.
Hog_ Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 If you have to ask, then YOU have to give way, noob!
bustthesickness Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 ascending rider should move out of the way.
Guest Agteros Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 ascending rider should move out of the way. BFS! This has been asked before... Ascending rider (any vehicle actually) has right of way. Descending rider can restart a lot easier than bicycle ascending. Common courtesy indicates that the rider having the most difficult ride gets right of way.
Guest Agteros Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 All N00BS (and others) have a look athttp://www.romp.org/rides/beginnerguide.html where they elaborate onthe IMBA rules of the trial (http://www.imba.com/about/trail_rules.html) Rule 4 - refer to the portion in BOLD Always yield the trail ? Make known you approach well inadvance. A friendly greeting (or a bell) is considerate and works well;don't startle others. Show your respect when passing others by slowingto a walk or even stopping. Anticipate that other trail users may bearound corners or in blind spots. When approaching equestrians, yieldmeans stop and get off! Yield to Uphill Bike Traffic - Yourfellow cyclists traveling uphill on a narrow trail have the right ofway! Stop and let them go by if you are traveling downhill. You can getgoing again easily, they can't! See also the Guide to Passing for in-depth tips on passing hikers and horses on trails. Agteros2009-04-28 10:14:59
Slowbee Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 amazing this type of question according to some, mtb'ers are the nicest friendlist folk. Gummy Berry Codswollop!! Some of them are pompous arrogant ....... But then some are nice.
MoreTrails Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 I think the IMBA have got i good thing going, they have done heaps for mtb over the years, longer than most hubbers have been around. Can't say I agree with the uphill downhill thing that they specify, but that is widely known as the correct course of action. However, on personal principle - I choose to let downhillers go past purely because I love the buzz of a DH and having it interupted isn't so much fun and I am hoping somewhere along the line somone will do the same for me... Arrogance on a trail just ain't cool!!!!!
bustthesickness Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 something I'd like to add: guys coming up on riders from the rear NEED TO HAVE RESPECT AND PATIENCE. It's NOT a race. Some sections of trail have multi technical level bits. I was at Tokai the other day coasting through a section lining up for a nice drop when some lycra clad TONTO comes screaming up behind me to take the easy line. He totally stuffed up my run. Next time I wont let it slide.
bustthesickness Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 ascending rider should move out of the way. BFS! This has been asked before... Ascending rider (any vehicle actually) has right of way. Descending rider can restart a lot easier than bicycle ascending. Common courtesy indicates that the rider having the most difficult ride gets right of way. Nice language Dave. Sorry, I don't conform to IMBA rules. It's all too often people quote 'American World Standards' as their own. These might be YOUR rules, but I'll tell ya what, next rider who comes blazing down a singletrack, do your thing, dont move for him. Please post the photos of your smashed bike for us DESCENDING RIDER HAS RIGHT OF WAY - END OF STORY
Dirtbreath Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 something I'd like to add: guys coming up on riders from the rear NEED TO HAVE RESPECT AND PATIENCE. It's NOT a race. Some sections of trail have multi technical level bits. I was at Tokai the other day coasting through a section lining up for a nice drop when some lycra clad TONTO comes screaming up behind me to take the easy line. He totally stuffed up my run. Next time I wont let it slide. Maybe he's seen the way you treat ascending riders?
bustthesickness Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 something I'd like to add: guys coming up on riders from the rear NEED TO HAVE RESPECT AND PATIENCE. It's NOT a race. Some sections of trail have multi technical level bits. I was at Tokai the other day coasting through a section lining up for a nice drop when some lycra clad TONTO comes screaming up behind me to take the easy line. He totally stuffed up my run. Next time I wont let it slide. Maybe he's seen the way you treat ascending riders? ROFLMAO
Guest Agteros Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 BTS you are an absolute troll! Just be careful for the three billy goats gruff! You first have the audaciousness to complain about a bridge being built where there has been trail damage, and then you come asking what the etiquette is regarding right of way, and promptly shooting that down as well. Why ask what the 'correct' thing is? Why? Do you have such a big need to show yourself out as a pompous, idiotic, self centered, never wrong, know-it-ill. You know where to find your bridge in Tokai (apparently it is a w-i-d-e one!) Go crawl under it, and please STFU
Guest Agteros Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Popcorn?Only if this is a scary movie, and we can throw it over the unsuspecting peeps, just before the monsters come screaming through the door!
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