I don't use it during training. I just give myself plenty of space between the other rider(s). During races, I won't use it either unless it is a tight/technical course. For the most part, the courses are wide open so I don't see the need. The only time I'll relaly uise it is if I think I'm in danger of someone coming into my line and causing any trouble. Otherwise, I keep my silence and fly on by.

I use it when there are people around and they might not be aware of me (once I'm playing "light tag" when I keep going back and forth with someone as we hit different lights, then I don't say it). I use it in races if there is not a clear line for the person to keep. I use it on bike paths because I'd rather say it and surprise someone than not say it and have a wreck or hit someone.

Never during the swim, tried once and it didn't work out too well.

Pretty much always during the ride, racing and training. You just never know when someone is going to vere, darn spelling again PoC? - my persaonl spellcheck :). Or jump out of the saddle. But quite honestly I'm usually the recipient of an "on your left" ;(

Running - rarely unless they have a dog that needs moving or they're taking up too much space on the trail, or they're little old ladies whom I don't want to spook.

"MAC"? I've never heard that one...

I guess he wanted me to know who was flying by.
Of course at that point I was just trying to breathe and keep my heart in my chest.
So he might have said:
“Hey mate get the $%# out of the way, I have shrimp on the barbie and I am late…don’t you know who I am? This is Chris McCormack�.
And all I heard in my oxygen deprived state was MACK. ;)
- T

Yes but he passed YOU which means you had a lead, even if for a short time :)

Almost always when on the bike for training rides - as I ride on my own, they wouldn't know I was there and especially if on a bike trail. It is fun on a training ride picking someone off, the "recon" is good - want to size 'em up and then pass 'em strong. Fun when they try to reciprocate - get some race simulation going.
Seldom during a race. Usually only when the race directors have the longer course ending with the short course and you come flying up on some fat wheeled bike plodding along. Always thought that was a bad idea - guys doing 22+ closing on others doing maybe 12.

I usually say hello or good morning to runners and walkers just so they know I'm there. Even if I don't think they will veer into my path. In training, I usually don't say it unless I'm passing in a high traffic area.

I haven't had a chance to say it in racing much. But I did thoroughly enjoy saying it a couple of times in the last race. Especially when she never got to say it back. :D

Lisa

I always yell it out especially with runners/joggers on a trail. Unfortunately, one walker almost hit me in the face when she stuck out her hand to acknowledge that she heard me. Reminder to runners: don't extend your arm out to the left when a biker yells "On Your Left".

It depends...
While Running sometimes the trail can get pretty crowded so I do use "Por la Izquierda"...
When ridding actually I just give myself enough room and make my move...

I almost always say "on your left".....up here I find a lot of people in lala land and using a cell phone. I believe in "better safe than sorry"....

Can you please translate that?

Right! Nick, I mean the Barbie and shrimp part.

Barbie = bbq, not the doll :)

The topic reminds me of my first triathlon when I nearly took out the Women's overall winner on the bike. I was on a lonely stretch of the road and thought no one was behind me and was getting ready to pull a water bottle (which usually causes me to drift left). Right then she pulls past me on the left, just a few inches away. Had I gone for the water a second sooner I think there is a good chance we would have collided.

It makes me think it is a good idea to give an advanced warning or give yourself room to manuver.

That's hpw the stupid TIT people were at Disney. Several groups of em, on the ride and run. ARGH!!!

I always say "on the left" of something to left the person ahead know I am coming.

A word to the wise- do make that announcement when being interviewed on Fox News by Sean Hannity or on the EIB Network
with Rush Limbaugh. Result could be right road rash.

yes when it's a situation where safety is at stake. no when you're just trying to be cool.

although, the challenge is when you get someone who just won't give it up (although they should) :mad: . then it's a matter of perspective as we all have our unique goals and some folks can use a reality check from time to time. most of us who have been around for a while have run in to the person who is just out in another realm and no matter what won't budge.

I say "Hello" when about 10 meters away. If it's a bikie...On your left. A runner, on your left...people with dogs and baby carriages...I talk to. "Hello...great day Huh?" Passing on your left (or right).
Many times recently though...the runners are wearing headphones and NEVER hear me. I could have a bloody claxon and they wouldn't get it...

It's a common courtesy, really. Even if there is a lot of space. The last thing you or the other person need is injury. Maybe think of it that way. Saying it could keep you in your season. :) I try to say it as often as I remember to.

I personally appreciate it when it's said. Most of the time I hear them before they get to me, but there are times when I'm in lala land and they surprise me. :eek:

Used to use on your left. I still do a bit when running. Nowdays while I'm biking I usually use "passing" or something similar. I've had too many people swerve left to look left once they heard "left", before it really processed.

Always say it. It's used for safety, and yell it out at the back of the rider, NOT as you are passing as this will scare the rider. I typically say "on your left" followed by a "good morning" as I'm passing the rider.

JD

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