Originally Posted by
a_thomasmr23
well common sense is always need. It should stand to reason that if you are rolling up on a walker at at 20+ yell isn't going to do crap you'll be on them by the time they hear you. In that case it would be best to just roll on and hope they keep doing what they are doing.
Reason is one thing that many lack. Many cyclists are startled by calling out. In my own personal experience, calling out is generally worse than not. If I have room to pass cleanly I will usually not say anything. If there is room enough to do so, I will give extra space when passing.