Originally Posted by
AdamDZ
1) Get AirZound
2) When encounter a runner in a bike like approach quietly until about 3 feet away
3) Press the AirZound's trigger for at least a full second
4) (Optional) prepare for impact.
Or... just ring a bell
A.
The Runners(heck even basic peds) here rarely react to the diminutive bicycle bell(iPod cranked up)... air zound might be overkill... but could provide comic relief when used in the short range.
Personally I just ring the bell until i see them acknowledge me. If i end about a few feet away, then i'll shout "on your left" or "coming through" - i'm tempted to shout "LOOKKK OUTT!" but they might trip and fall over themselves.
I often do have to use the roadway(when traffic is light) since many joggers are just stuck up and won't share the bicycle lane with cyclists even after acknowledging your presence. If i recognize a jogger who refuses to share then i'll give them a good surprise.