I'll admit I'm a bit of a dick but whether or not I'm a dick for the topic at hand is a matter of discussion.

So this was on a MUP. I'm a big fan of MUPs because we have a 100 mile long trail where I live and I get to do strava segments and avoid cars with great scenery.

I have a personal rule for "On your left." If you're holding your line and single file, I figure that we don't have to yell at each other every time we pass because we understand the rules of the MUP and that people will pass you and you should always be expecting it. If you're doubled/tripled up and either blocking the lane or the passing area is small, or any other dangerous situation, then of course I yell "On your left!"

So there were 2 mountain/urban male riders riding single file and thought, good I don't have to yell this time for my fellow MUP abiders who are so graciously riding single file. Sure enough, 10 feet past them and I hear a "On your left, DICK!" Wow. Seriously?

I get passed all the time by cyclists and I rarely get an "On your left". I figure because I hold my line and stay to one side so they figure they don't have to, which I'm fine with.

One lady walker did even out my day by giving me a huge thumbs up and a "nice light" when I was passing her so that was nice.

So, am I really a dick? Do I really have to yell it at every singe person? Is every other person I pass foaming at the mouth as I pass but just doesn't say anything?