To make a long story shore, as a new Tadpole Trike rider I did a dumb, dumb. When I was stopping I unclipped and put a foot down, just like on my road bike. But, unlike my road bike that didn't work very well.


My foot and leg were pulled back under the axle and steering mechanism. So, there I was in the middle of the trail, with a big ouch. Just how big I didn't know.


As bystanders and my riding partner were assessing the situation a self-centered, arrogant, biker came by at full speed shouting "Get Off The Trail"! Needless to say, this was Not the way to go.


Once we got squared away we did get off the trail. But, I was reluctant to skip any steps in the assessment process. A leg and maybe more was at stake.


A bystander told the Unthinking One to apologize. Which he did.


But, proof he just didn't get it, was that he apologized for shouting, not for going by at full speed and endangering us all.


Apparently he isn't alone. Shortly after, in a post on another forum, a person posted the rules from somewhere saying that if there is a problem you should get off the trail.


THINK, If you see a mob on the trail don't start playing trail police. Figure out how to avoid hurting anyone.
SLOW DOWN should be your first reaction. Taking a few extra seconds isn't going to hurt you. Not doing so might kill someone else.


Overwhelming majority of people are considerate. But, it only takes one of these to permanently change, or extinguish someone's life.