Originally Posted by
JW Fas
But you can't run away either. Whether on foot or via your bike. They can just get back in their vehicle and chase you. Hence why having something on you is better than nothing. Even if they're carrying something, they've given up their most effective weapon by leaving the vehicle.
Did you read the article and what the lawmen had to do in order to non-lethally subdue this deranged character who apparently felt no pain? What "effective" weapon do you suggest that bicyclists carry for such situations?