Originally Posted by
i_live_in_sf
I'm super new to cycling - just got my first road bike and only logged 50 miles so far.
Is there any biking etiquette I should now about? I've noticed that people passing me say "on your left" - for reasons that are obvious.
Are there other "unspoken rules" I should know about so I don't piss any one off?
It's hard to say. There are the common ones to basically notify pedestrians that you're passing them. But I find that "on your left" does not work in Vancouver or Toronto, but in Ottawa that works wonders.
Don't ride sidewalks unless it's very short, and you're not at speed.
Suggestions might include asking people who look like they have mechanical problems if they need help - I see that around here.
Your city may vary.