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When you are #biking on the sidewalk or side of the road
Please use caution
And be prepared to
STOP abruptly
because seniors can not
Hear you approaching
Nor
Move as fast as you might expect.
While on a walk I looked up and a biker came around a tight curve and was suddenly in front of me.
I moved as fast as possible to avoid a collision, tripped over my husband's walker wheels, fell and cracked a bone in my wrist, hurt my knee, and pulled muscles in my back and neck. At my age I am very fortunate to not have a broken hip.
Of course the biker didn't notice and was long gone by the time I sat up.
I am not looking for sympathy replies, only asking you all take some care while riding around, even in the countryside.
Thank you for reading my post.
Watch out for those crazy motorists.
@SnowshadowII I hope your wrist heals quickly.
I also want to remind cyclists not to yell things like "On your left" firstly there could be a language issue but more importantly it can be easy to misunderstand. Small children, for example, think they're being told to go to the left side. Many times I've had to scoop up a toddler who stepped left after hearing this and then nearly got hit by said cyclist. Cyclist should ring their bell, slow right down, and give pedestrians lots of space. Many people, especially seniors, won't hear the bell, have poor balance, and limited vision. So they get startled and lose their balance when bikes are too fast & close.
@SnowshadowII@beige.party@mariellequinton
All excellent points to add to the thread. Thank you, Marielle. 