New Yorker humor: When a cyclist says, "On your left"

[Fivethumbs]

Originally Posted by Mark McM

Along the same lines, when you say to someone, "Don't look behind you," the first thing most people do is look behind them.

I'm going to start saying, "Don't give me all the cash in your wallet."

[muttley]

They might not like being told what to do, but a "Stay on the Right" would probably work better than "On your Left". I've found that a very dry 36t DT rachet rear wheel often works better than a bell or calling anything out. Just coast for a bit upon approaching and they will turn back knowing there is a bike behind them.

[wombatspeed]

I prefer a dry 18t dt hub

[Timdog]

Originally Posted by dead man

"passing!"

all i say

+1

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by redir

Bells are the best because they just freeze for a few seconds and you can just drift by.

Freon air horns are the best. Combination of freezing and sh#tting themselves

[Lewis Moon]

I say "passing on your left" so at least they know what is happening. Mostly, they just move over to whichever curb is closest. I'm trying to break myself from disgustedly saying "No...your other left".

[Dead Man]

Originally Posted by muttley

They might not like being told what to do, but a "Stay on the Right" would probably work better than "On your Left". I've found that a very dry 36t DT rachet rear wheel often works better than a bell or calling anything out. Just coast for a bit upon approaching and they will turn back knowing there is a bike behind them.

"hold" is probably gonna get you into fewer t-rex fights

if a cyclist shouted at me to "stay!" i think id almost certainly be wanting to mince words and probably more