toastuphill has right of way 4x4 as well, probably has right of way in a handful of other things too. at least w driving it's moreso because it's more sus to back up downhill on a road than back up uphill, not really an issue you get biking. but also partially because it is more difficult to start your momentum back uphill from a stop than it is to resume going downhill, and that is similar to biking.
saying downhill should have right of way would mean its the uphill's responsibility to not get completely smoked by a downhill rider. which is kind of fucked up. downhill should be responsible to be aware and in control enough to not slam into someone going the opposite way. someone going uphill has way less momentum and agility to get out of the way of oncoming than the downhill does.
BiffbarfIf it is a multi use trail, and/or NOT a directional or downhill only trail, downhill bikes must yeild to everything.
Hikers and shit may move to the side when they see you to be cool, but they certainly have the right of way.
If you and your friends just charge into people when you're going downhill expecting them to get out of the way that's 100% some scummy chodeblaster shit.
CLQHaha no worries, just letting you know who has right of way. Starting/stopping on the uphill sucks more than the downhill.
Well thanks for the clearing it up boys no need to argue when I was clearly in the wrong, I mean personally I feel uphill riders should yield always but if it’s both ways it makes sense DH yields to uphill but if it’s clearly a DH trail or commonly more down than uphill travel maybe uphill moves but each trail varies obviously, it’s completely new to me and maybe my friends are wrong too then. Just find it annoying when it’s clearly a DH trail and I gotta wait for uphill people to pass.
appreciate the info, I’m buzzing and hopefully will be able to get a work demo tomorrow if I’m up by 8am, if I do I’ll keep your guys shit in mind when I’m riding. Sorry if I sounded like a dick about it, still learning about the whole mtb thing and glad to know I’m wrong than think I’m right when I’m not clearly.