Quote Originally Posted by susiej
I usually call out "excuse me" as I'm zipping through the train station parking lot. People stop dead and look in my direction, which is what I wanted. I don't think non-bikers understand "on your left." My husband finds people tend to move left when he says "on your left."
I've said it before and I'll say it again....every time a biker comes up behind me and says "On your left!", all I really hear is "(mumble mumble) LEFT!". More times than not, I would think it would make pedestrians obey and jump left.
I think only savvy bikers might know what you're referring to.
I really think it is better to say something else. "Excuse me", "Coming Through!", "Bicycle passing you", "Bicycle coming!", or even just "Passing you!", all would be more easily understood by joggers and pedestrians.