It is always refreshing to hear these words spoken by anyone. I use a BELL (despite often being branded as nerdy or geeky), BUT... I get more waves of appreciation and verbal acknowledgements as I pass by. I don't know why BELLS aren't more embraced in this country, AND I don't know why so many bikers (mostly fast moving roadies), using the MUPs to get from point A to B feel it is UNNECESSARY to use any sort of verbal warning. With the wind whistling thru my ears, I can hardly hear myself think let along a stealthy rider. I often find myself ringing my bell BEHIND fast moving bikers, warning the peds who they are about to pass.
I ring for bikers, walkers, babies in strollers, dog walkers... kids love my bell! Be safe. Make some noise. Mark E Arthur Ross wrote: >One other follow-up comment. I receive a lot of complaints from pedestrians about human powered bicyclists riding and passing too fast for comfort. When approaching a pedestrian on the path, please - slow down - give an audible warning that you are behind them, either by voice or bell/horn - wait for a reaction from the pedestrians(s) before passing, they might move in your direction - pass at a safe distance If you do not want to do this, then please use the streets instead of the paths where you know the paths are heavily used by pedestrians. Thanks, Arthur _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
