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I agree that it's a problem. When I walked the Frances a few years ago, I estimated fewer than 10% of bikers gave warning. (Maybe not that few, but certainly not many!) I bike in the U.S. and always provide warning (bell and voice). Also, I am happy to give way to bikers on trails when hiking...
Hey CarylAnn, I envy you biking the CF. I debated trying that a few years back instead of hiking. I chose hiking at the time. I read the forum daily, but comment rarely. I am a recreational biker, both road an trail, so I thought I might impart some of my "wisdom" based on similar experiences...
I strongly support Jeff's recommendations. I, too, am a biker, and have a bell on my bike. I hiked the Camino in 2016 and was appalled at the majority of bikers who approached from behind at high speeds with no warning. Very few used bells. A few verbally announced their presence. But the vast...
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