The right way to pass other cyclists....

[BikeShapedObject]

What's the general rule, if there is one? I was on the TPT today, and was quickly approaching another cyclist from the rear, heading in the same direction as me. I moved to the right to pass him, and rang the bell to warn him I was approaching. When he heard it, HE moved to the RIGHT aswell! It was a bit close, I managed to swerve the other way in time (luckily)...

 

[RedBike]

Shout on your right. Let them wobble all over the place then shoot passed on whichever side looks like there's the most room.

Once passed you're to make it look like you're putting in no effort while secretely going as quickly as possible.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Coming by on the right is as good a thing to call out as any. Just have the brakes covered and an escape route should they do anything 'strange'

 

[BikeShapedObject]

Shout on your right. Let them wobble all over the place then shoot passed on whichever side looks like there's the most room.

Once passed you're to make it look like you're putting in no effort while secretely going as quickly as possible.

 

[peanut]

I usually go by unannounced so they don't suddenly do something stupid like throw their hands up in the air and wobble into my path

 

[Sittingduck]

I usually go by unannounced so they don't suddenly do something stupid like throw their hands up in the air and wobble into my path

+1 for this tactic. Try to freewheel when I go past if possible too

 

[Steve Austin]

You should go past as fast as you can doing your best 'alpine horn' impression

 

[gaz]

singing or whistling gently, so it appears your not out of breath.

 

[BikeShapedObject]

Maybe I should just SCREAM LOUDLY when just behind them....

 

[beachcaster]

Try to break wind loudly as you get behind them ...works for me

barry

 

[Johnny5]

Make sure there's no cars trying to overtake while you pass another cyclist.

I usually just pass another cyclist on their right hand side and just raise my left hand just to say "Thanks for letting me pass" and pedal on.

If you are going to over take another cyclist, then make sure you ride away from them quickly.....if not then you might as well just stay behind the cyclist at the first place.

 

[blazed]

Make sure there's no cars trying to overtake while you pass another cyclist.

I usually just pass another cyclist on their right hand side and just raise my left hand just to say "Thanks for letting me pass" and pedal on.

If you are going to over take another cyclist, then make sure you ride away from them quickly.....if not then you might as well just stay behind the cyclist at the first place.

Whats the point of saying thanks for letting me past? He is riding and probably doesnt even know you are passing he isnt going out of his way to let you past.

 

[HLaB]

I usually go by unannounced so they don't suddenly do something stupid like throw their hands up in the air and wobble into my path

That's my approach and find they wobble less that way but I give them plenty of room so if they do wobble they can't wobble into me.

 

[BikeShapedObject]

Thing is, I was on a very narrow and dusty part of the TPT, there was not much room!

 

[HLaB]

If there's no room, I always play on the side of caution and wait till they naturally notice me, they're less likely to do something un expected then. In the infrequent event that they fail to notice its, 'excuse me' and 'on your right'.