If I may add to this... I have found that about 87% of the walkers on a bike path do not seem to kn ow the difference between "right" and "left." And be wary if you see a person on one side of the path and a dog on the ot her side. There is probably a long leash between them that will ruin everyo ne's day if you run into it on a bike.
Guy Taylor
Anaheim, CA USA
Tom when on a bike path and passing anything living thing not in a car
when on my bicycle I do these things
I. 1st I don't attempt to break Lances Land speed Record on a bicycle.
2. I assume I am just trying to get from pint A to B at a leisurely
pace and ride at that pace.
3. So when I approach horses or dogs with owners about I yell out Hello
Horse or Hello Dog.
4. If the owner turns around a bit and acknowledges me I assume it is
really safe to pass but at a slow pace.
5. If just a person of couse you use The Passing on your Left shout out.
And watch to see if person moves over. I also watch their feet. If feet
start moving over to my side I nearly stop to see next move.
6. For horses I shout out early and load. Than I really wait to see what
rider will do.
7. Always have a bail out plan. That is why I slow down a lot when any
living objects appear on the bike path
If I want to ride fast than I do it on the road or when bike path is
empty.
Charles Nighbor
Walnut Creek, CA USA
PS Never trust a Horse