Is there a reason that no one ever says "on your left" anymore? I was actually called out for not doing so by a messenger about 3 weeks ago passing him on his left over the brigde heading southbound on Milwaukee, just before Grand/Halsted. I was embarassed but realized that no matter how close or far (I thought I left plenty of room for him to swerve) you are to someone it helps/doesn't hurt to let them know you're there. It's just courtesy. In the weeks since I have been keeping a mental inventory of how many people (generally) actually say anything when passing. So here is my unofficial count from three weeks of rush hour commuting:
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Do cyclists not like doing it? Do they think it is rude itself? I decided to post this today finally after being passed in the rain this morning (9.27.11) on my RIGHT by about a foot, with no warning.
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I generally don't if there's a wide enough berth between me and the other cyclist and no cars on our left, etc. I find I say it more on the bike path when it's busy than on the street.
Well, maybe that guy was just a jerk. ;)
I personally don't say anything when passing, but mostly out of shyness/embarrassment. I do really appreciate it when other cyclists give me a warning, and feel like I should probably start doing the same.
In regards to saying "on your left", not everyone speaks English out there..and you can't assume that they understand the phrase - sometimes the passee will actually move TO their left.
I like my bell. More importantly, after they move over I like to say "thank you".
In regards to saying "on your left", not everyone speaks English out there..and you can't assume that they understand the phrase - sometimes the passee will actually move TO their left.
I like my bell. More importantly, after they move over I like to say "thank you".
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