AirZound equivalent for a Bike path?

[summerdays]

I use shared cycle paths on my commute, some are marked with a white dividing line and some not. In my opinion I prefer them without, as you have to move around pedestrians on either side anyway. There is only one part of my journey where it is almost religiously observed, and that is on the section from the UWE entrance, and along the western boundary of the MOD site. I assume it's due to the numbers of pedestrians getting off a train and the numbers of cyclists.

 

[Crackle]

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One of these. I had one used on me and the only image it conjures up is that of a happy clown approaching from behind. Smiles all around.

 

[Arjimlad]

I use shared cycle paths on my commute, some are marked with a white dividing line and some not. In my opinion I prefer them without, as you have to move around pedestrians on either side anyway. There is only one part of my journey where it is almost religiously observed, and that is on the section from the UWE entrance, and along the western boundary of the MOD site. I assume it's due to the numbers of pedestrians getting off a train and the numbers of cyclists.

I expect regular users know the layout & keep to the correct side of the path. Otherwise, I agree.. these lines create expectations and entitlements which are often not satisfied in practice !

 

[mjr]

No sign of it at Hardwick near King's Lynn. Pedestrians mostly prefer the bit furthest from the road, which is the cycleway. Doesn't bother me as I just use the other side and will have a laugh explaining it in court if needed.

 

[spen666]

In Response to the OP, you obviously need a new butler. Mine ensures the road ahead is clear of obstacles.

 

[jonny jeez]

How would you go about getting their attention if you were walking behind them.


most likely you wouldn't and would slow your pace to wait for the right time to pass.

its a shared path, so get used to sharing or find another route.

ask yourself how would you react if you were happily strolling along a quiet path listening to a good track and were blasted by the surprise sound of a truck airhorn

your answer to that is all you need to know.

good luck and well played for asking this, it illustrates a desire to be a better rider, which is admirable in my opinion.

 

[heavens]

How would you go about getting their attention if you were walking behind them.


most likely you wouldn't and would slow your pace to wait for the right time to pass.

its a shared path, so get used to sharing or find another route.

ask yourself how would you react if you were happily strolling along a quiet path listening to a good track and were blasted by the surprise sound of a truck airhorn

your answer to that is all you need to know.

good luck and well played for asking this, it illustrates a desire to be a better rider, which is admirable in my opinion.

Thanks buddy. Really good point. It's worth asking - I never would have thought this thread would get as much attention as it has. There are a lot of debates on here, but at the end of the day - we are all cyclists and pedestrians (I walk frequently too when either short distance or in another town) - and we should remember that no matter whom is right or wrong on here - we're all on here to help each other become better and more considerate riders to then send out into the public.

 

[Crankarm]

I Airzounded a cat today. It was lying on it's back in the road. It was either swerve around it and get flattened by an approaching car or alert it to my presence hoping it would scram. A toot of my Airzound made it jump up and spin in mid air onto it's 4 paws in 1/20000 of a second then scram.