I appreciate the story (and your honesty) Kamikaze- but it's still not an example of 'the innocent bystander' getting rundown. You said yourself that the other group was riding just as fast, out of control, and probably half in the bag. So not like Mr. Family Guy got run down by 'ricky racer' like everyone here seems to think.
Russ- I'm not trying to prove anything by the fact that I haven't been passed. I just meant it more of a reference to my riding style. Others were posting how they slow down, they wave people by, they move over, etc. I'm just giving my perspective. As (usually) the faster rider in the scenario (not because I'm great, or because I'm crazy, or for any other reason than that's the way I like to ride)- those are my observations. I do have a picked machine, so maybe I threw an ice chunk. Someone could have thought that I'm a huge jerk and I did it on purpose, when that's not the case at all.
I agree with some of the 'blocker' posts though- there are times when a rider doesn't know I'm back there. THat's fine. When they realize it, 99% of the time, people move over. Just like someone said- 99% of the time, they are passed in a friendly manner. I always give a wave or a nod... thanks for letting me by. I don't goose it and nail them with ice/snow chunks. But then there are those that purposely block the trail to prevent you from passing (I'm not sure why... just being a jerk?). Or those that look back and then still proceed to putz (in my opinion anyway) along without allowing you to pass. I think that's just as rude and inconsiderate as those morons who are riding all over the place and out of control, or pass in a jerky manner.
I think we're all just in withdrawal. I know that applies in my case. My new years trip got rained out. I haven't ridden since last February. I'm dying here. I leave in 8 days and can't wait. We got 4-5 inches of snow at my house. Might have to do some hot laps around the yard this weekend just to get a small fix. Got new helmets for my kids- might throw them on there for a quick little ride to the local establishment for lunch and the Bears on Sunday. They've only ridden around the yard for a lap or so (2 & 4) so it would be their first real 'ride'.
