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Originally Posted by vranko
Yea. I've been reluctant to get the bell. I've relied on my voice for so long. I guess I have to give in to the reality of the situation.
My usual strategy is to attempt to ride at unpopular times when the trails are the most empty.
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Get the bell. Beats saying "onyerleft " all the time too. It is not the earbuds it is the people that get on a busy MUP and think they are walking alone in the woods. No clue of the rules of the path and complete expectation the the world is there to gently catch them should they stumble.
I size up each pass and how I signal it. Clueless turons get along distance bell ring and an on yourleft when I am a bit closer. Experienced jogger holding right a soft ding. Group of. Lime and pink spandex yanking away 3 wide. Soft ding and a nice voice thanks if they compress a bit.
Road. Rear light on. Brain on. Let them pass where safe take the lane where not. None of the bell and random acts of stupid as seen on the MUPs.
Warm weekend days are chock full o nuts.
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