Quote Originally Posted by carinapir View Post
I kind of disagree. I might end up whipping my head around every time I need to avoid a hazard in the road that the riders behind me, who I don't know are there, can't see. I would say that if you are giving plenty of space, then no call out is needed, but if you have to pass closely or there are a bunch of people behind you, then it is best to call out.
When I say look, I'm not particularly concerned about other cyclists..... rather cars.... If you are riding on the road and don't look before you move you risk being run over. It doesn't matter that cars are *supposed* to give you 3 feet, they don't always and while they are generally noisy you can't always rely on your ears alone. If you don't feel comfortable turning you head to look or can't do it without moving your bike around practice (or think about a mirror). It may save your life someday