How many of you have caught up to a rider(s) that is poking along on a trail that you can't safely pass them while they are moving? I've had this happen a few times. You pull right up behind them, they look back at you puzzled and keep on going.
A few years ago,e followed a couple on TOP C north of Parry Sound for about 2 miles with out them letting our group go by. The first sled was a Plus and the second was a Citation LS.
The guy on the Plus knew we were there because he kept looking back. The 8 of us were bunched up behind the Citation.
Finally our leader went "balls to the wall" and passed them. There was a bit of roost when he passed the Plus. He got the hint and they pulled over and let the rest of us go.
If I hear someone come up behind me, I give them a signal that I know they're there and motion them to go when it's safe. Some times, you might get a wave instead of a finger
Maybe some people's egos can't let them allow other people pass them or they are the same people as those on the highway that figure the speed limit is XXX and I'm doing it no matter what others think.
I guess in some ways it might have something to do with how experienced a rider is. I rode on my first sled since 1969 and have been riding my own since '79, so compared to some riders (and I'm not saying I'm an expert), I've been out on the trails quite a long time.
A few years ago,e followed a couple on TOP C north of Parry Sound for about 2 miles with out them letting our group go by. The first sled was a Plus and the second was a Citation LS.
The guy on the Plus knew we were there because he kept looking back. The 8 of us were bunched up behind the Citation.
Finally our leader went "balls to the wall" and passed them. There was a bit of roost when he passed the Plus. He got the hint and they pulled over and let the rest of us go.
If I hear someone come up behind me, I give them a signal that I know they're there and motion them to go when it's safe. Some times, you might get a wave instead of a finger

Maybe some people's egos can't let them allow other people pass them or they are the same people as those on the highway that figure the speed limit is XXX and I'm doing it no matter what others think.
I guess in some ways it might have something to do with how experienced a rider is. I rode on my first sled since 1969 and have been riding my own since '79, so compared to some riders (and I'm not saying I'm an expert), I've been out on the trails quite a long time.