Quote Originally Posted by slinkedog
I think I may need to buy one of those hoods to wear for the Cindy ride. Maybe I could find some car mechanic coveralls, carry a crowbar and wear that hood. Then I wouldn't have to worry about crashing into anyone because they'd all be fleeing for the hills when they saw me coming.
I also find that singing loudly, in Spanish, preferably, while looking at the person I'm worried about, tends to exert a forcefield which propels them away from me. OK, this is mostly for city riding, when I'm more worried that someone's going to try to knock me down. But still, it should clear a field around you on any ride! I tend toward songs that I've made up myself, like "Adelante, adelante, muevate! Muevate!" ("Hurry up, hurry up, move it along! Move it along!" Sung to "Frere Jacques", very off key)

When running, I sing loudly with the I-Pod. They don't know if I'm stupid or crazy, and while they're thinking about it, I've run away! (This is my as-yet-unpatented personal security system for city dwellers. Let Them Know You May Be Crazier Than They Are. Don't know if it would work in the country.) Wearing the hood would increase the "Crazier than thou" factor considerably!

Lise