Biking etiquette

[KnittyNorah]

I get into a full-blown conversation with them. Really, not kidding. We have a chat for a couple of minutes but the longest ones have been for around 10 minutes. Good way meet people.

Same here. I meet the same people again and again on certain stretches where I cycle regularly so we sort-of 'know' each other.

 

[Nunu3]

Thanks guys. I was wondering because most other cyclists don't seem to say thank you when I give room, unless they use their bell and I very obviously make room.

 

[Nunu3]

This has really helped me.

 

[mjr]

I get into a full-blown conversation with them. Really, not kidding. We have a chat for a couple of minutes but the longest ones have been for around 10 minutes. Good way meet people.

Don't you buy them dinner? How rude!

 

[wafter]

As a rule I always thank people. Worst case it's met with indifference and there's no harm done; best case they're really appreciative and everyone goes away a bit happier for zero effort.

Exceptions include situations where they're clearly taking the pish such as walking in cycle lanes, not responding to fifteen consecutive rings as I get ever closer...

 

[Salad Dodger]

Generally, Mrs Salad and I cycle together, and use a lot of the shared paths that are plentiful down here.
My ebike has a " ping" bell, but her one has a built in buzzer, so I let her go first and sound her buzzer at any walkers. One or both of us will always say "thank you" if they move aside.
Although we ride ebikes, we have a policy of not storming past walkers at high speed, but instead we slow to a very sedate pace to pass people.

 

[Nunu3]

Although I will say that the majority of times here (london) in my experience has been most cyclists don't say thank you, especially if I move over without anyone having to ring a bell........

 

[HobbesOnTour]

I always call from a good distance back. Gives them time to turn and see me, and gives me time to react if they move the "wrong" way.

If that is how most interactions occur then I'm at a loss as to why a friendlier or better understood call rather than "on your right" wouldn't be better.

I don't understand why you think it "jargon" either, it seems perfectly normal to me.

I think it's "jargon" because on its own "on your right" makes no sense. It needs something else added to it, such as "cyclist coming..."
A lot of cyclists (and possibly runners) may understand it, but most people won't. Hence jargon.

I would prefer to have a bell.

Then get a bell.
Decathlon have them.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I get into a full-blown conversation with them. Really, not kidding. We have a chat for a couple of minutes but the longest ones have been for around 10 minutes. Good way meet people.

Have done the same, often with dog-walkers who always appreciate you being super-considerate - it show's we are not the imagined enemy....

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I always turn up my bicycle speaker volume to 11 and play Bat Out Of Hell as I approach

 

[BoldonLad]

Surprisingly, it is not easy to find a suitable bell for an adult bike, even though legally they should be sold with one. I would prefer to have one, of the type which make a single "ding" sound - the one like that I had on my last bike was very effective until it broke.

Which is similar to the law on pedal reflectors being required but very hard to actually comply if you are using clipless pedals.

Ebay or Amazon for a couple of pounds will get you a simple "single ting" bell, delivered to your door.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39415596...CDBnxuj4gevuGKDjRbtQUp+r5udY|tkp:BFBM9rHnuvBg

 

[Vantage]

I always turn up my bicycle speaker volume to 11 and play Bat Out Of Hell as I approach

You should be shot just for admitting to listening to that.

 

[Sharky]

The horse riders locally seem to appreciate the on your left or right...

I usually call out from a distance "cyclist behind - Is it OK to come through" and wait for them to tuck into the side and wave me through.
Also, if I am riding with a flashing front light, I will cover it up with my hand . The latter more important when the horse and rider are facing you and coming towards you.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I usually call out from a distance "cyclist behind - Is it OK to come through" and wait for them to tuck into the side and wave me through.
Also, if I am riding with a flashing front light, I will cover it up with my hand . The latter more important when the horse and rider are facing you and coming towards you.

When racing ( running ) against my club mates, on the rare occasion that I would overtake them I'd call out a cheery " Athlete coming through... " ( that is unless we were close to the finishing line, then I'd go into "stealth " mode so they didn't have time to respond to my push to the line 😁 )

 

[Nunu3]

Upadate: I said thank you most times. (Not literally every time tho).