Comments on: Play nice on the trail this weekend

By: JoeMiller

JoeMiller — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:20:06 +0000

In reply to Rob E.. Ark, ark. People with dogs — that's a whole other story. Especially people with those 20-foot retractable leashes who are operating under the illusion that their dog is on a leash. Dogs aren't the issue, owners are.

By: JoeMiller

JoeMiller — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:18:07 +0000

In reply to Sharon. Oblivious because they're plugged in — that's my biggest peeve.

By: JoeMiller

JoeMiller — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:17:04 +0000

In reply to rich. The thing I see more than anything isn't so much outright disrespect as obliviousness. People get in their own little worlds and forget they're sharing the trail with a couple hundred other people. It's good that the trail helps people escape. Just not that far.

By: rich

rich — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:45:24 +0000

Thanks for posting this, Joe. Over the years I’ve seen a huge decline in the respect that others have for each other on the trail, bordering on antagonistic between different sporting types, and I have to say it’s discouraging. Reminders like this will hopefully go a long way at making the experience more enjoyable for all.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:26:42 +0000

I never wear ear buds when on a trail because I want to hear what is coming up behind me. Yesterday I had a near miss with a walker wearing ear buds. As I came up on my bike, I cheerfully called out, “Passing on your left,” thinking it would be no problem. Then he decided to cross the path to read a park sign. I yelled three times and he still did not look up until he was inches from my front wheel as I skidded. Did he say anything? No, just keep nodding to the music.