I walk with a hiking pole. When not needed (mostly on sidewalks and paved paths) I tuck it under my arm so it pokes behind and to one side at cyclist eye level.

I walk with a hiking pole. When not needed (mostly on sidewalks and paved paths) I tuck it under my arm so it pokes behind and to one side at cyclist eye level. It really incentivises cyclists coming up behind to pass with a safe distance.