This subject is one of the reasons that Linda and I have all but abandoned the bike paths around here in favor of the roads. The roads are safer. Of all of the close calls we've had, they've all been with peds, peds with dogs and leashes, kids on bikes with training wheels, or inline roller-skaters.
It's a shame really, because the trail that we used to call our "home trail" is a gorgeous, wandering trail past area lakes and woods. But it's just too dangerous.
I'll agree with the bell. When we had our Cannondales, bells were standard equipment. They worked very, very well. Without a bell, most peds are slow to react to "on your left", or "passing". Many take a few seconds to realize what it is they're hearing, and by then you're on top of them.
Later,
Steve
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