Originally Posted by
Gerryattrick
...I was amazed by the inconsiderate riding of so many cyclists. No use of a bell, no shouted warnings, riding side-by-side and swerving at the last moment around walkers, and riding as fast as if they had the path to themselves...
Originally Posted by
CharlyAlfaRomeo
1. Ringing a bell or otherwise warning someone that I'm coming more often than not results in them panicking and doing everything but what they're supposed to. I keep doing it because I get annoyed when people don't warn me when I'm walking and also because it's in the bylaw.
My experiece with a bell has been very positive, to the point I get a "I like your bell..." kind of comments. I've rarely scared anyone, probably because I ring from quite a ways back and if not response then ring again when closer. "No response" gets a wide berth and sometimes I slow more as I pass them. Just think of the extra training I get as I have to accelerate after slowing down. Not such a bad thing at all.
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