Something else that can help is a side flag. See http://www.flashback.ca/products/accessories.html
I used to use these when I lived in Boulder, Colorado and found them very effective in encouraging motorists to give me more clearance when passing which makes is easier / more comfortable to take the lane when necessary. Arthur >>> "Schimpff, Jeff A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 06/28/05 10:16 AM >>> Attestation - This is an essential and effective technique on the very narrow, full-parked streets around U. Heights, including the eastern stretch of the Kendall Ave. bike route, and the bombed-out "Little Dresden" 2600 block of Kendall that has had the original 1931 wire mesh exposed in spalled patches and shallow potholes for many years, despite past attempts to get it on the City's hallowed Rebuild list ahead of streets that are in much better shape. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of C McCallum Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 10:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Bikies] Re: Regarding Capitol Square Configuration On somewhat a side note, I find it encouraging to see the term "Take The Lane" used. I have ridden around town in heavy traffic and rediscovered a good way to "Take The Lane", which I think has somewhat been forgotten and should be used more. It is the "Slow" hand signal. I sternly hold my left hand out at a 45 degree angle with fingers spread wide open and palm back. I repeatedly make a motion of pushing back and sideways to a car approaching too close from the rear. It usually works quite well and I feel is respected by drivers. _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
