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Originally Posted by
scared_cyclist
So I believe the common feeling is this:
No matter where you go there are going to selfish morons with
reckless disregard about other people's safety. So they
will continue to rip though the trails on their e-(insert latest invention) and there is nothing we can do to stop it.
So far, nobody has been injured through a head-on collision. So keep your head on a swivel, stay alert, pay attention around blind corners, monitor your speed so you
can always brake quickly, and get back on the trail
One thing you can do is get a mirror so you can scan behind you easily. There are options for mounting to a helmet or to the handlebar. I am deaf so a mirror is obviously helpful for riding safely on both streets and paths.
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