As I was leading a club ride of five riders, I and the guy riding next to me made a left turn. At the time, there was traffic well behind us, as well as oncoming. There was plenty of time for the two of us to safely make the turn. There were three riders approximately 75 to 100 feet behind us. The group of three didn't feel safe making the turn as they reached the intersection. They slowed to the right and allowed the trailing cars to pass.
At the end of the ride, I was confronted by one of the trailing riders. She felt that since I was the ride leader, I should have not made the turn when I did. Her opinion was that it confused the drivers to see riders not all do the same thing.
I told her that I thought we had made the common sense decision. But, I am keeping an open mind. Any thoughts?
At the end of the ride, I was confronted by one of the trailing riders. She felt that since I was the ride leader, I should have not made the turn when I did. Her opinion was that it confused the drivers to see riders not all do the same thing.
I told her that I thought we had made the common sense decision. But, I am keeping an open mind. Any thoughts?