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07-21-12 | 09:37 AM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by Mondo734

what makes you say that if you dont mind me asking? Is it because of all the homeless around there?

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Originally Posted by cycronin

Nothing confirmed but I've heard stories of cyclists being mugged on the Platte Trail at night. You may want to check in the with the police to get their input, but four nights a week coming home at 2am on the trail is going to be risky no matter what. If you are going to do it you should certainly be confident and prepared to handle potential human based dangers. Use a bright light and ride fast.

cycronin has basically covered it. It's not necessarily the homeless...they are mostly harmless... but there are individuals that prey on them. I have ridden that section of the Platte at night but I was very vary while doing it. Like he said, use very bright lights, be aware of your surroundings and ride fast.

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