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Old 06-14-2023, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldengirl22 View Post
Hi there, I am all about sharing the walking trails. But I was seriously startled this morning while walking my dog when a bike came up behind me. He blew past me, very close to me, and I couldn't help but think, what if I had moved over just a little bit, I would have walked right into his path, and we both would have been hurt.

Would it not be a good idea for a person coming up behind a walker to ring their bell? And if they don't have one on their bike, get one?

Just curious if other walkers have had this experience.
I apologize for the jerk who did not warn you. There is always that one person who ruins it for the rest of us. I always slow down, ring my bell or shout a warning. I might add that many walkers have ear buds or headphones on so they never hear my warnings. If you are wearing ear phones, I suggest always walking on the left side facing traffic.