Thread: On Your Left
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Old 03-20-17 | 06:03 AM
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gregf83
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Originally Posted by Chuck Naill
Was riding on a rural two lane road yesterday and suddenly a rider yelled, "on your left". This after being passed by several cars over a ten mile stretch. The shout broke the enjoyment of the silence I had fallen into. I wanted to shout back for him to shut up. I know that would not be nice. He probably thought he was doing what he was supposed to do, but I disagree that a need exists to announce your presence on a public road. Thoughts?
If he'd have said nothing many others would complain about being startled when the cyclist passed.

I think you just have to accept that you aren't the only one out there and that it's not always possible to 'enjoy the silence'.
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