Precisely, you'd get hurt whether you carry a gun or not. Besides, being on a bicycle doesn't put you in a good position for effective self defense in case of unexpected attack. You'd either have to pull your weapon first at the slightest hint of trouble or it'll be too late to pull any weapon since you'd most likely be down and incapacitated by the time you know it. One BF member had the misfortune to find that out when he was taken down with haymaker blow in matter of seconds. He wouldn't have a chance to pull anything out. Running away was the only sensible thing he could do.

I'm glad I don't have such problem because I would simply stop riding or find a long detour. Arming yourself won't help. Avoiding the trouble areas is the only way.

Adam