Originally Posted by
politicalgeek
I won't disagree with that and I do try to post these incidents locally to keep other cyclists aware . Just looking at the stats, though, this is only the second major assault I've heard or read of in the last 1-2 years on a cyclist. A good deal of the crime in these areas tends to be related to drugs or gangs. Steer clear of that and you typically won't have an issue.
I'm not telling anyone to go waltzing in these areas. I'm glad the OP is doing OK and getting back on the horse. It's good to be aware of what can happen and learn how to avoid it.
Yes. A lot of it is related to drugs and gangs. I submit that is the reason that few people ride through the area at night on bicycles.
Seriously. Really. In all seriousness. Can you really argue otherwise?
I'm not trying to get into an argument with you, but we both live here, and this seems obvious.
Please correct me if I'm wrong. But, you had better have a really good argument.