Get a f'ing bell you t***

[Tynan]

for the lea valley route at least there's a code of conduct published by the borugh or such like that says two rings of the bell when approaching pedestrians from the rear

I think cyclists should have a bell when using shared use routes, it's the time honoured noise a bike makes to alert peds

I think some on here aren;t aware of how alarming a bike is to a ped in some circumstances

 

[GM]

for the lea valley route at least there's a code of conduct

As well as a bell I think you need a peg for nose going through Pickets Lock area.

 

[Arch]

I think some on here aren;t aware of how alarming a bike is to a ped in some circumstances

Absolutely, it's as alarming to be close passed by a bike at speed as it is for a cyclist to be buzzed by a car... Especially for anyone elderly or inform. My Grandma was really scared of pavement cyclists, although my Mum tried to explain that they were unlikely to hit her - after all, a cyclist is likely to come off badly in a collision, just like the ped.

If a cyclist knocked down a loved one of mine, and I happened to be there, I fear I'd do my very best to ensure that that cyclist ended up in the gutter, and proceed to accidentally kick them a bit.

I suppose just as there are cyclists who think they own the roads and are quick to anger, there are peds who think they own the shared path. Que sera sera...

Just thinking, if you had two 'ping' bells fitted, one each side, you could alternately ping them rapidly in a rhythm of your choice....

 

[krushavik]

I think the Highway Code states that a bell is needed but voice will do.

 

[ufkacbln]

I think the Highway Code states that a bell is needed but voice will do.

IRRC the term is "audible warning device"

This is open to interpretation.....the AirZound certainly fits the bill!

 

[Arch]

Voice, of course, is better in an emergency situation, because you can shout and brake at the same time, whereas ringing the bell is often like hitting the horn in a car - if your in a hurry to make a noise, you're probably also needing to be in full control of the vehicle not thinking about hooting. Even with a bell that sits nicely under the thumb, it's better to have that thumb bracing round the handlebars when you're braking.

When someone steps in front of me suddenly, I use "Whoa!", which is not accusative, but pretty much a reflex, and it catches the attention nicely.

Face it, with some people, whatever you do, you'll be wrong. Be as polite as you like, and they'll accuse you of being patronising....

 

[potsy]

I was cycling in the cycle lane the other day,guy stepped out without looking and I managed to avoid him quite comfortably.
Bloke behind him told me to 'slow down' wtf I was on the road doing about 13mph.

Doubt a bell would have helped in that situation,but a good old 'woah' from me got my point across

 

[Tigerbiten]

I tend to say "mind your kneecaps" when approching peds from behind.

Being on a recumbent trike means that I need them to round and down to see me.

Plus it does get a from most.

 

[Arch]

I tend to say "mind your kneecaps" when approching peds from behind.

Being on a recumbent trike means that I need them to round and down to see me.

Plus it does get a from most.

Yes, it's funny isn't it, when they look round and look over the top of you...

 

[ianrauk]

OI! EFFEIN GET THE EFFIN FECK OUTTA THE EFFIN WAY!!!


The above is not a good idea and not very nice. I heard a cyclist (?) shout that once on the Waterlink Way one morning.


I also use the universally recognised call of 'Beep Beep'

 

[slowmotion]

I also use the universally recognised call of 'Beep Beep'

I call "ping", but often a noisy gear change and a bit of a back-pedal does the job.

 

[asterix]

Using the York Racecourse cycle track often, like wot I do, my practice is to say quite loudly 'bike behind you'. I've never had any abuse although I've been doing it for years.

Sometimes there are groups of walkers and they can act like spoilt kids whereas, strangely I've also passed columns of army bods on training runs who clear a way for me in an efficient and polite manner!

(I've no bell)

 

[thomas]

Using the York Racecourse cycle track often, like wot I do, my practice is to say quite loudly 'bike behind you'. I've never had any abuse although I've been doing it for years.

Sometimes there are groups of walkers and they can act like spoilt kids whereas, strangely I've also passed columns of army bods on training runs who clear a way for me in an efficient and polite manner!

(I've no bell)

Groups of walkers are weird bunches though

 

[Dewi]

Groups of walkers are weird bunches though

Very true, I don't think they like any other road users? I've known the 'red sock, bobble hat, rambler types' moan about dog walkers, cyclists, horse riders and even cars for using the public road if they think their group has right of way.

I don't have a bell on my main bike but it does have a noisey front brake which usually does the trick.

 

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