A runner hopped right in front of me
10-21-15, 06:59 PM
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A runner hopped right in front of me
Was on the trail and this runner just skipped left and almost hit me and then said sorry. I don't understand why people on these MUP don't look behind them when they are going to change directions. It's not that hard. And each time they do it, they act embarrassed as if they can't believe what has happened. You know cyclists are there, so look. I don't get it. And the parents who let their dogs or kids wander off, I don't get that either. Why are they so surprised each time a cyclist gets close to them? They should know better.
10-21-15, 07:05 PM
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If you want to lower your risk of this happening, ride with a bike bell and give a ring when passing peds. It shouldn't be necessary, but lots of times can save your ass.
10-21-15, 10:02 PM
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And pretend as if it only happens on MUTs...............until others have their hissy fits about joggers in bike lanes, sidewalks, and in the road too.
10-21-15, 10:07 PM
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Let's get real ----- nothing happened. We don't even know if something almost happened. It's a total non-event.
We live in an imperfect world, populated by imperfect people. When you put enough of them in a confined space, each doing their own thing, stuff will happen. Fortunately these imperfect people have decent reflexes so there's some forgiveness in the system, and the vast majority of things that might happen, never do.
We live in an imperfect world, populated by imperfect people. When you put enough of them in a confined space, each doing their own thing, stuff will happen. Fortunately these imperfect people have decent reflexes so there's some forgiveness in the system, and the vast majority of things that might happen, never do.
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10-22-15, 02:19 AM
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The OP is the same poster who can't tolerate riding on the road because he regards it as unsafe. Now he complains of issues on the MUP. I think his best strategy is to set up a trainer at home. That way he won't be threatened or irritated by anyone but himself.
10-22-15, 03:23 AM
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The most dangerous thing about riding on the road is dodging the odd bits of road rage that come from people who are irritated that you're slowing down their morning/afternoon commutes. And even then most of them still won't hit you.
10-22-15, 03:40 AM
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I once found a nickel on the road while I was changing a flat. Imagine if I had run over it. I can't believe the inconsiderate people who leave their loose change on the road for cyclists like me to run over.
10-22-15, 04:05 AM
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Was on the trail and this runner just skipped left and almost hit me and then said sorry. I don't understand why people on these MUP don't look behind them when they are going to change directions. It's not that hard...You know cyclists are there, so look. I don't get it...
They should know better.
They should know better.
Let's get real ----- nothing happened. We don't even know if something almost happened. It's a total non-event.
We live in an imperfect world, populated by imperfect people. When you put enough of them in a confined space, each doing their own thing, stuff will happen. Fortunately these imperfect people have decent reflexes so there's some forgiveness in the system, and the vast majority of things that might happen, never do.
We live in an imperfect world, populated by imperfect people. When you put enough of them in a confined space, each doing their own thing, stuff will happen. Fortunately these imperfect people have decent reflexes so there's some forgiveness in the system, and the vast majority of things that might happen, never do.
I have a golden rule of cycling, “Do unto the peds, as you would have the cagers do unto you.” So while peds should be more alert, walking on a MUP is a petty carefree activity, whereas cycling demands more attention, and cyclists IMO, are possibly more vulnerable in a crash.
The ability of a cyclist to do damage in a crash I would say is intermediate between that of a ped and an automobile, but I think a cyclists’s own safety demands that he/she be the most attentive of the three, and frankly assume the others are jerks.
The ability of a cyclist to do damage in a crash I would say is intermediate between that of a ped and an automobile, but I think a cyclists’s own safety demands that he/she be the most attentive of the three, and frankly assume the others are jerks.
10-22-15, 06:07 AM
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I don't understand why you continue to reply to this troll's threads. Seriously, go back and look at the threads he has started. He's a troll and a bad one at that, yet he commands your attention.
10-22-15, 06:19 AM
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Some other seasoned subscribers like bandera, and chasm54 as I recall, take DR85 to task, usually sarcastically, on every thread he posts.
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10-22-15, 06:35 AM
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Is your bike o.k.?
10-22-15, 06:47 AM
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When I'm on the MUP, I simply state "passing left" (or right depending) to warn them ahead of time. Problem solved.
On to the next scary and irritating world topic...
On to the next scary and irritating world topic...
10-22-15, 06:52 AM
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Of course.... if it was me.... or a loved one, I'd suggest a head-on approach involving [first] a serious chat with the doctor. These [seemingly] "fear issues" could also be something more organic.
10-22-15, 06:54 AM
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Every person I pass on the MUP I assume is going to jump in front of me. On a sunday afternoon this means I ride very slowly, but if I go out at non-peak times there aren't enough people to make a huge difference.
Close calls are inevitable, and it's not the end of the world.
Close calls are inevitable, and it's not the end of the world.
10-22-15, 06:55 AM
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The runners that scare me are the ones that make a sudden u-turn out in the middle of no where. Usually just when you are about to pass them.
10-22-15, 07:20 AM
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Perhaps riding on the trainer in the living room or garage would provide a less stressful riding "experience".
10-22-15, 07:30 AM
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10-22-15, 07:43 AM
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Shoot I found a dime yesterday... heck, that thing could have caused real damage, compared to your nickel...
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