Originally Posted by
ghettocruiser
This may be a geographic phenomena, but in ten years of commuting I have never felt the least bit threatened by any non-motorized person.
And that includes those guys stuck in traffic who jumped out of the car and ran after me. For a few seconds.
+1+1 As long as I have been riding throughout many neighborhoods in LA, no one has ever approached me nor have I felt threatened. Not even by dogs.
Originally Posted by
agarose2000
Sounds a little like paranoia here?
If I felt the need to carry a weapon on my bike commute - I wouldn't do it. Or I'd move.
Word!
Originally Posted by
CliftonGK1
Keep alert and avoid what you perceive to be sketchy groups of people. That's the best advice I've got. .
+1
As for outcycling the pack of 16 on bmx bikes, if one is a commuter and has good stamina, the kids will not be able to keep up. Kids on small bikes jump, pedal standing up and usually ride on under inflated tires so one on a larger bike will have the advantage.