I find the bell more useful for warning other cyclists than peds.
My off-road run is mostly along the Thames and there's a couple of relatively tight, blind turns and I always give a couple of rings approaching them. If there is someone coming the other way, even moderate riding will have a closing speed of 20-25mph and the water seems to have a magnetic attraction.
I did have one walker get very angry with me a few months back for reasons I couldn't comprehend. I stopped and asked her what had upset her so, she said that she didn't appreciate me swearing at her. I now make sure that I can't be misunderstood when I wheeze "Thank you" to people.
My off-road run is mostly along the Thames and there's a couple of relatively tight, blind turns and I always give a couple of rings approaching them. If there is someone coming the other way, even moderate riding will have a closing speed of 20-25mph and the water seems to have a magnetic attraction.
I did have one walker get very angry with me a few months back for reasons I couldn't comprehend. I stopped and asked her what had upset her so, she said that she didn't appreciate me swearing at her. I now make sure that I can't be misunderstood when I wheeze "Thank you" to people.