Finding My Voice

Sometimes when you’re on a bike, you need to make some noise. And I don’t mean a bicycle bell.

Finding My Voice

Watching others, it seems yelling works best. People naturally respond when they hear a human voice in crisis. However, I’ve always been more of the creative introverted type that prefers drawing thoughtful illustrations than drawing attention by yelling.

Finding My Voice

But being a creative introvert hasn’t proved good in urgent situations. So I decided to take a class in yelling from an expert.

Finding My Voice

I was a horribly untalented student, but very determined. I worked hard and practiced whenever I got the chance.

Finding My Voice

So now I think I’ve finally mastered it: a yell so loud it stops drivers in their tracks.

Finding My Voice

But I really wish drivers wouldn’t make me demonstrate it for them.

 

 

 

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40 comments

  • Mike Gallagher January 31, 2014  

    Air horns that make you sound like a large truck fit on bikes and can focus drivers. Love your blog.

  • Ed January 31, 2014  

    This is like an extrapolation of the trick I learned with dogs when I was a kid.
    I lived on my bike exploring far and wide but had to pass by a series of aggressive dogs. Most stopped after a few tries by 2 were very persistent. Showing up and saying “Nice Doggie! Good doggie!” in a cutsie voice did wonders to detail a barking lunge for my legs; a doggie treat didn’t hurt either. It pissed off the owner but the dog kept up the show of barking and chasing until I would be nice to him then he’d take off.

  • Opus the Poet January 31, 2014  

    When I have been riding a couple miles in TX summer heat and (lack of) humidity, I’m reduced to the “squeak” of the first panel. I’m considering an Air Zound for my next daily rider.

  • Uli Fiedler January 31, 2014  

    I’ve been told by my friends that I have a very soothing voice when people almost run me over. Puts you right to sleep… I mean heart attack

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