harrnjos

I am a woman who commutes in Salt Lake City. I don't carry a weapon or pepper spray. However, I have taken some self defense classes and I always carry a cell phone. I try to stay on semi-major roads when biking, so I'm not isolated and I avoid certain areas of the city. I ride defensively on the road, not bike paths. After I adjusted, I'd be more concerned about cycling on a bike path away from everyone else than staying to the right where there are lots of other people around. I also make sure to be visible to cars on the road (lights, reflective vest, etc..) So far, it's worked.