I'd have given a couple of bits out then after that told them to go to the shop/store/petrol station etc. I think the person organizing the ride should have told them what they needed to bring.
Why were you showing off a rucksack full of snacks and drinks? seems a strange thing to do.
Yes, you were a selfish so and so![]()
if they were mates then mates help each other , if they were strangers then tough unless you are feeling generous . if i ran out of something needed and a mate had a glut of it , I would like to think that mate would help me out and in return I would be willing to help them out when they had trouble , a lot more than just food and drink can be needed in a long ride - in fact that is one of the easiest things to solve - carry a bit of money and note where shops will be and all of a sudden you are just a bloke carrying a heavy rucksack for no reason who others may have to wait for because they did their homework - swings and roundabouts
if I had bonked and just needed a drink , I would continue , probably at half power but I would continue . would be nice if a mate turned round and said have a drop of this instead of saying should have been prepared , that act of kindness would make all the difference to whether I stop to help the same mate further down the road if his chain had snapped , puncture , lost bolt , bent wheel , broken strap on heavy rucksack , patched up after an off - all sorts of mishaps , or whether I just wave as I pass keeping my roll of tape , cable tie , plaster , lube in the little saddle bag
But if the offer of help comes from a middle aged woman on a utility bike, the reaction from the guy is mostly of horror ... how could she possibly be able to help??You can usually tell the good guys and gals in life when your fixing a puncture by the side of the road and they stop to ask if you are OK and have everything you need.
I can't think of a time when I needed their help, but the offer is always gratefully received.
But if the offer of help comes from a middle aged woman on a utility bike, the reaction from the guy is mostly of horror ... how could she possibly be able to help??![]()
Had all this drilled into me over the years...
To fail to prepare is to prepare to fail.
Prior Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performaance (and minor variations thereof.)
Your weapon, your kit, then yourself.
And so on.
Why should someone who is diligent in their preparation risk disadvantaging themselves to help someone who couldn't be arsed? Unless they're in medical dire straits or at risk of harm of death then I'd tell them to jog on. If schmucks keep helping these people then they'll never learn the lesson.
Had all this drilled into me over the years...
To fail to prepare is to prepare to fail.
Prior Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performaance (and minor variations thereof.)
Your weapon, your kit, then yourself.
And so on.
Why should someone who is diligent in their preparation risk disadvantaging themselves to help someone who couldn't be arsed? Unless they're in medical dire straits or at risk of harm of death then I'd tell them to jog on. If schmucks keep helping these people then they'll never learn the lesson.
sure you was told to work together as a team as well , so guessing its down to choice whether you like the bloke or not