Finding My Voice
Sometimes when you’re on a bike, you need to make some noise. And I don’t mean a bicycle bell.
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.
But being a creative introvert hasn’t proved good in urgent situations. So I decided to take a class in yelling from an expert.
I was a horribly untalented student, but very determined. I worked hard and practiced whenever I got the chance.
So now I think I’ve finally mastered it: a yell so loud it stops drivers in their tracks.
But I really wish drivers wouldn’t make me demonstrate it for them.
Air horns that make you sound like a large truck fit on bikes and can focus drivers. Love your blog.
http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Airzound-Bike-Horn-colors/dp/B000ACAMJC/
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.
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.
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