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davebugg replied to the thread Walking with headphones?.Gerard, you are a considerate cyclist as are many cycling pilgrims. And I wish that your characterization of local cyclists as generally respectful toward pedestrian pilgrims were always true. But there's the rub. It appears that the most... -
I get that. I don't use them anymore. But in the past I have found the combination of a beautiful landscape and uplifting music to be a powerful combination that brought tears to my eyes. It was like a catalyst maybe. Now I can manage it...
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As someone said earlier, it’s a generational thing. Boomers do what boomers do. They always think they know best.
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Sorry that this happened to you. I am an avid biker, but bikes on the camino are a bad idea. I cannot imagine the audacity of ringing a bell or honking a horn and expecting a pedestrian to get out of my way. There are plenty of quiet back...
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davebugg replied to the thread Walking with headphones?.I do agree that it is hard to know what triggers some folks. :-)
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davebugg replied to the thread Walking with headphones?.'Bicycle Fodder' was not calling a name. It is a recognition of a 'cause' and a potential 'effect'. Those who want to limit hearing are no real issue for me. But the ability to hear approaching aggressive cyclists to help reduce one's risk of...
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davebugg replied to the thread Walking with headphones?.The issue is not about bicyclists, it is about pedestrians. As one who is very hard of hearing, there is no equivalency between voluntarily, perhaps, reducing one sense that can provide a warning to help you prevent an injury from reckless...
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You were lucky then! On all my past caminos, it seemed 1 out of 10 cyclist actually rang a bell or gave a warning before flying past. Once I was sideswiped by a guy on a bike, a very close call. I really wish ringing a bell was mandatory.
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Hi, lets not forget the number one rule about the Camino, every one walks their own.
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I would say that people wearing headphones while walking make me a little sad for them, but it doesn't mean that I don't like them.
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