Interesting. I never have trouble with people hearing my bell. Could you put on a louder one? Did you have different responses to it in different places as you rode across the country? In Scotland, they've had a law requiring that bicycles be sold with bells!
I have a bell, but rarely use it because too many people ignore it. But, I also don't like "on your left," either. It does take more time to figure out which way to react. I usually tell people that I'm coming behind them and go slow enough to let them figure out what they're going to do, especially when kids are involved. Cyclists just need to be more mindful. I don't know if being on the other side of the country makes a difference in people's reaction.
Interesting. I never have trouble with people hearing my bell. Could you put on a louder one? Did you have different responses to it in different places as you rode across the country? In Scotland, they've had a law requiring that bicycles be sold with bells!
I have a bell, but rarely use it because too many people ignore it. But, I also don't like "on your left," either. It does take more time to figure out which way to react. I usually tell people that I'm coming behind them and go slow enough to let them figure out what they're going to do, especially when kids are involved. Cyclists just need to be more mindful. I don't know if being on the other side of the country makes a difference in people's reaction.