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  • Trail: Ring a bell
  • Sidewalk: Ring a bell

I bike to and from work about once a week. I go on the street, on sidewalks, and on a trail. When on sidewalks or on a trail, if I see a pedestrian, I'll consider them to have the right of way. I'll ring my bell to alert them that I'm coming up behind them. Usually they will then give me space to pass but there's no predictability about it. They could move in either direction, not move, or not let me pass. If they don't let me pass, then they don't let me pass and I have to ride very slowly behind them. I might then try another tack, such as talking to them. I certainly wouldn't just run into them. If they give me space, I'll use that space. Note that I ride on streets and paths that are not crowded. It gets more problematic when there are many bikes going both directions and you have to worry about bikes coming the other way and bikes passing YOU from behind (which you'll almost certainly DON'T know they are).

by Mario on Jun 12, 2012 9:31 am • link • report

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