D@mned if you do, d@mned if you don't.
04-01-08, 07:12 PM
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Reminds me of the time I was doing laps on the local MUP. Nothing high speed, fact I was riding my basketed Bridgestone, was such a nice day I just kept riding in circles.
Came up on this middle age couple, slowed to a crawl and from about 20 feet back I stated in a talking, not shouting voice, "Excuse me, passing by".
The lady went ape **** on me. Started chastising me about being rude and I didn't have to yell. Waving her arms around. I pedaled on by with a nod and kept going. Next lap around I split the gap between her and hubby, squealing the brakes.
Some people are just cranky.
Came up on this middle age couple, slowed to a crawl and from about 20 feet back I stated in a talking, not shouting voice, "Excuse me, passing by".
The lady went ape **** on me. Started chastising me about being rude and I didn't have to yell. Waving her arms around. I pedaled on by with a nod and kept going. Next lap around I split the gap between her and hubby, squealing the brakes.
Some people are just cranky.
04-01-08, 11:02 PM
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04-02-08, 01:39 AM
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moving target
even on my my road bike if someone cuts in front of me close enough to make me nervous or clips my front, it could create and issue.
but I understand my fixed has an appreciably longer braking distance and people swerving in front of me are bad
but I understand my fixed has an appreciably longer braking distance and people swerving in front of me are bad
04-02-08, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dobber View Post
Reminds me of the time I was doing laps on the local MUP. Nothing high speed, fact I was riding my basketed Bridgestone, was such a nice day I just kept riding in circles.
Came up on this middle age couple, slowed to a crawl and from about 20 feet back I stated in a talking, not shouting voice, "Excuse me, passing by".
The lady went ape **** on me. Started chastising me about being rude and I didn't have to yell. Waving her arms around. I pedaled on by with a nod and kept going. Next lap around I split the gap between her and hubby, squealing the brakes.
Some people are just cranky.
Reminds me of the time I was doing laps on the local MUP. Nothing high speed, fact I was riding my basketed Bridgestone, was such a nice day I just kept riding in circles.
Came up on this middle age couple, slowed to a crawl and from about 20 feet back I stated in a talking, not shouting voice, "Excuse me, passing by".
The lady went ape **** on me. Started chastising me about being rude and I didn't have to yell. Waving her arms around. I pedaled on by with a nod and kept going. Next lap around I split the gap between her and hubby, squealing the brakes.
Some people are just cranky.
04-06-08, 06:22 PM
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I usually clack my brake levers or ring a bell, and then say "hello" as I'm passing to show them I wasn't saying "get out of the way" but instead, "I don't want to startle you". I used to wave or say hello to people I would pass on the MUP, but after receiving far more angry glares than friendly gestures, I finally gave up. Now I usually just keep to myself unless someone else is nice to me first.
04-06-08, 06:40 PM
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recently I've been walking on the MUPs and find that many cyclists pass too close and without warning, much the same way cyclists complain about motorists. How hard is it to get a bell and learn how to use it, or to give three to four feet of passing distance when it is available? Cyclist often pass quickly, quietly, and too close, with little audible warning; and even if not dangerous, it can be quite startling.
04-06-08, 06:50 PM
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I use my little bell and yell "Icecream!" Tends to get their attention...
04-07-08, 05:23 AM
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I try to say something like "on your left" whenever I pass anyone...
From how she worded it, it didn't sound too aggressive, and it isn't a bad idea to "announce" or rather warn someone when you pass.
I mean I wasn't there to judge character, but I don't see what the big deal is either.
From how she worded it, it didn't sound too aggressive, and it isn't a bad idea to "announce" or rather warn someone when you pass.
I mean I wasn't there to judge character, but I don't see what the big deal is either.
