I live in the Greater Los Angeles suburban wasteland and we have coyotes wandering the neighborhoods. Plenty of pets, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, birds, fruits and vegetables for them to feed on. I ride a lot in the early morning darkness during the week and see them regularly, never been worried about them attacking me. They keep their distance and are easily scared off if you try to approach them. Overall I consider them less of a threat than pet dogs.