Make Them Hear You

Safety on the bike is largely about being both predictable and visible. How about audible?–Corrie

Commuting 101: Make Them Hear You | Commute by Bike

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
Proverbs 17:27-28 (NIV)

…Unless he or she is a cyclist…

Children should be seen and not heard.

…Unless they’re on a bike. Then they should be both…

This is probably more applicable for those of you who ride on bike/hike paths than for those of you who only ride in traffic. In traffic, being visible is paramount. You are riding with the flow of traffic (aren’t you?). More people are passing you than you are passing — unless traffic is at a stand still, in which case they may not be able to hear you anyway. Still, being seen AND heard is the wise way to travel.

~ by crosetti on August 3, 2008.