When you are bike riding on trails...?

Question

...and other pathways that are used by runners and walkers, do you call out, "On your left!", when you pass from behind??
FYI: You're supposed to. I'm a runner and when I'm out there on the trails for 10 miles or even longer...RUNNING...it is PRETTY annoying when some weekend-warrior type bike rider ZOOMS past me without any acknowledgement. Can you understand what I'm saying? ....It is a courtesy and a safety precaution. (I’ve even seen this stupid biker once come up fast, down a hill right past a guy on his HORSE without calling out before hand!!)
*So, yes, if you DON'T call out "On your left!" or "Passing on your left" or whatever... please BEGIN to....
Thanks,
I.B.T.Y.2

Answer 1

Sorry, mom!......But seriously, I agree with you that cyclists should call out when passing.......I am a cyclist and it annoys me when other cyclists don't call out when passing. At least get a bell or something....But this swings both ways. To all of you runners out there who don't move to the side when we properly call out because you are listening to "Eye of the Tiger" too loud on your headphones....don't get mad at us when we run you over.....Peace!

Answer 2

When I'm running on the trails I hear a lot of "Rider Up." I actually like this one better because as the runner when I hear up I tend to look up and not at the trail so then I'm better prepared for what may come. The other nice thing about this practice is that normally either the first rider or the next rider tells me how many more or "Last one." Then I can relax back into my running groove.

When I'm riding and there are blind corners I use "Rider Up" to warn other folks of my approach.

When I can see that someone is aware of my presence I don't say anything.

If I know the person then I'll say, "Hey Lars!," but normally this scares the person even more especially when the chain on the road bike is pristine. You know as cyclists we're attuned to all kinds of sounds. Heck we know when an upset motorist is coming up behind us because of the roar of the engine. I can hear the hum of the wheel. BTW there's nothing like the hum of a well oiled pace line. It's a thing of beauty!

Answer 3

I'm answering this question on the perspective of being both a runner and cyclist.

When I'm running on the path- I always stay right. It's the biker's job to avoid you- passing to the left. I find it annoying to hear over and over "on your left!, on your left!" all the time when it's quite obvious I'm staying on the right side, and I understand I have the right of way. People tend to scare me more when they scream at me from behind! I have been so startled at screamers that I nearly jump into their way!! Being on a path, I should realize that passing is just part of the deal- and to act like we're traveling on a roadway-- where people don't need to beep to let you know they're passing.

I hear your frustrations though- and yes, if you'll be passing very closely, you should let the person be aware of your presence. Horses are another story all together- you shouldn't even pass them on your bike. You need to dismount and allow the horserider to give you the instructions on when to pass.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I agree with you it happens a lot and I almost run over some kids on there bike when I ride and I tell them when I am passing and they don't at all!!!

Answer 6

i agree.

sorry, im one of those bikers.

btw natedawg77, she's like 21. u must b bout 3 yo to be her kid


jk

Answer 7

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