This afternoon, I was walking down the road returning to the office approaching a T-junction when I heard a faint ting-a-ling of a cyclist's bell. I looked round, the cyclist was being cut up by a people-mover as it turned left. Does he really think that a bell is going to penetrate our sound-proofed, arm-chair cars? That's someone who's either very hopeful and optimistic or not that bothered about keeping out of trouble. Surely there's something better that cyclists can buy to replace the pathetic little bell that can warn drivers? One of those aerosol can horns would do, I think I'd gaffer tape it to the bars and use it almost constantly.
On the subject of getting the attention of drivers, before now I've wondered about attaching a sound system to my motorbike and play Ride of the Valkyries as I filter down the elevated section of the M4 just to be certain drivers know I'm coming. Apocalypse Now! anyone?!
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