Originally Posted by
EKW in DC
Sick of a$$holes not calling their passes on the MUP. Happened a few times yesterday, a couple times they were close calls as I was riding in the middle of my lane, oncoming bike traffic doing the same, and these idiots decide to squeeze between with no audible warning. Summertime brings jackass time trialists, fall ninjas. Every year the same. Hate to sound like a curmudgeon, but use a little respect and common sense please.
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Nothing untoward happened to me this morning, though, and I had a nice ride in with cooler morning temps, even if it was a bit muggy.
i almost never warn when pass. that is not about *******ness it's about safety. in 2 out 3 cases the person i am about to pass will turn head in my direction and that make her swirl in my direction as well. And if you don't like people riding too close to you, you can always give them some more space by riding on the right side of the lane, that works for me