And, furthermore, on more than one occassion, the cyclist ahead of me
has responded by looking and then swearving to the left into my path.
--- In bikepaths@yahoogroups.com, Mark Panitz <mrpanitz@...> wrote:
>
> A lot of cyclists dont know enough to say that.
> I's not really widely known.
>
Not to get too deep here or anything, but could there be some cultural difference between Chicago where most people would say it to me and SoCal where most...
I am currently getting "The page cannot be displayed" for that; I will try again later. ... From: Mario Ramirez To: bikepaths@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
"On the left" violates common sense; it's more useful on organized bike rides, where everyone knows the jargon. "Coming through" or "Passing" or "Excuse me" (...
I am surprised by the amount and kind of response to this issue. I started using "On Your Left" many years ago on the ski slopes and it seemed a natural on...
I dont think it violates common sense at all ... on your left means SOMEONE IS ON YOUR LEFT ... The problem is most people dont have any common sense ......
... first, I don't think it is ambiguous; second, even if it is, that's not "violating common sense". but we've probably beat this horse to death. on the...
Hello, I'm new to the list and this is my first post. I just wanted to point out that I'm deaf. I just started cycling recently, and so of course, I haven't...
That's because people are novices unfortunately. That's why you have to be alert!!!! ON that note, anyone in need of a cycling partner on saturdays? (I'm...
Hi Karen, I am usually clipped in and starting out at 7am at Green River Golf course gate at the start of the trail almost every Saturday morning. I would...
Karen: If you live in the San Fernando Valley you should check out the weekly rides out of CSUN in Nothridge, www.sanfernadovalleybicycleclub.com they have...
I tend to say "on your LEFT" if I think it'll do any good; most of the time it won't. If there's plenty of space on the path I just cut around them. I ride...
That happened to me quite a bit, too, though it was mostly pedestrians. I think people heard <blahblahblah> LEFT! and assumed they were being told to move...
Once again, was in Santa Monica this evening, and called "On your left" for some joggers. They moved to the left. Immediately changed to "Passing on your left"...
Personally I have a bell and an air horn on my bike (trike actually) that I use to warn people that I'm coming. Generally I use the bell when I am closing and...
I've learned that anytime anyone is on the bike path, I just slow down. I will say "On your left," but I ride in the Santa Monica to Redondo Beach area alot....
"Sometimes it is better to cut off the finger to save the hand, Grasshopper" I ride the same Class I trail. The tourists turn around when they hear that phrase...
Ok, I am thank full every night and I included it in my prayers that someone thought of this useful phrase "On the left!" and that it transcends language ...
Note that the others are saying "on the left", not "to the left". The latter is more likely to cause confusion. ... From: "Kathryn Hill" <lists@...> ...
That makes sense to me. I would not have understood what is meant by "on the left". There are many other things, including "passing" and "watch out", that...
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