Originally Posted by
JoeyBike
Just keep all your fingers on the handlebars. I learned years ago to just let stuff go and not make any hand gestures. Just smile and wave boys, smile and wave!
I have a narrow bridge that is moderately blind that I cross. If I am 50 yards ahead of a following vehicle, and see a vehicle ahead, I'll hold an open hand out indicating them to stop until the danger has passed, then wave the following vehicle on.
Originally Posted by
Steve B.
Stupid comment. Taking the lane is exactly the only strategy for a cyclist.
Taking the lane is a strategy for a cyclist. Not my preferred strategy in general. I don't want to be in the middle of the road on the back side of a blind corner. And the reaction for a vehicle passing a cyclist riding to the right is less than a cyclist riding to the middle or left. And, overall it is safer for both the cyclist and drivers to not force extreme maneuvers.