Rear view mirrors on the head. That’s the answer. 
cycles should have a farting sound effect when they go over 4mph
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That’s the second thread tonight that’s drifted into the nebulous subject of farting. It must be spreading . .like a toxic cloud.
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Speaking as a pedestrian who is not as nimble as I once was and my hearing is not so acute, I do appreciate it when a cyclist approaching behind me gives their bell a bit of a tinkle to warn me of their approach, preferably when they are far enough away to give me time to move out of the way before they get too close - if they tinkle their bell too close up behind me, it makes me jump out of my skin with fright!
I have been known to be such a dozy pedestrian that I have sometimes happily strolled through the park, oblivious that I’m on the wrong side of the path - even though the local park has a clearly marked pink cycle lane and a grey footpath, with a white stripe down the middle.
I don’t think I’m the only pedestrian to wander onto the wrong side of the path without thinking - I’ve seen other pedestrians do it too. Fortunately, the cyclists around here don’t generally hurtle along, mowing down any careless pedestrians that stray into their path!
It has to be said though … there are none so unself-aware as those with their necks bent to their mobile phones.
It makes you wonder how many accidents they cause whether on the pavement or crossing the road. Worse, some are pushing prams or walking dogs whilst they’re at it.
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So, instead of bells, some permanently self inflating whoppee cushions need to be installed onto bikes. I think we might be onto something here.
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@Morticia - when I’m walking to town though the park, I’m afraid I can’t even blame my lack of awareness on a mobile phone - or a dog or a pushchair - I’m just a daft old biddy who gets wrapped up in her own thoughts whilst sauntering along, listening to birdsong, reciting poetry in my head or wondering what to buy for tea. 
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Perhaps if you could practise your whirling Dervish manoeuvres while you traverse along, your peripheral awareness may improve.
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Here is my Bike, get ready to be hung drawn a quartered.
For … Road … pavement or cycle lane or shared pathway?
Psst … I like it … very nice. I could go for that.
Surely, the most important question about that bike is - where’s the saddle?! That narrow ledge looks painful! 
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Naughty, but nice. 
So the tape measure isn’t a more pressing question?
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Well it would make me walk like John Wayne 
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You have to stand on the peg, to get your leg over, at this age. 
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Depends what it’s pressing against when you’re riding it.
Nice natural Indian paving btw.
I’m trying to work out what he’s trying to measure while he’s riding along
You’re just jealous because he’s got no moss or weeds growing between his slabs.
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I’m jealous that he’s still got grout between his paving!! Mine has given up the ghost and a few slabs rock. Suppose I’ll get round to fixing it in the next year or two.