Isn't a Jedi supposed to stay calm and trust the Force?

Easy to check if pedal strike is likely. Put one pedal at 6 o'clock, and lean the bike over 45 degrees to that side. If it doesn't touch the ground, you should be good since most people aren't pedalling when banked over that far. This doesn't account for bumpy ground, but you should have the inside pedal up at that time anyway.