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Bikers give way to hikers, give way to horses.....

mantispf2000

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Maybe I know the answer, maybe I don't, maybe I just want to post and read as if I'm hearing the sound of my own voice.

I'm on a ride behind the schools, using the training loop that has a section I call the "Dimple", since there's a brief kicker climb that makes me or breaks me. As I'm going up, I do notice a couple of hikers coming down. Mind you, this section is a jeep trail, so it's nice and wide. I hit a loose spot, lose momentum, and become Joe Hike-A-Biker. I'm pushing on what would be the cleaner left side, and these hikers decide instead of continuing down the slightly rockier right side, they'll cross into my line of travel, forcing me to cross to the right side. Though I am pushing my bike, it just struck me as odd that they would cross into my line.

What is the ett-e-kit in such a situation? I know riders going uphill have the right of way, however, when hikers are involved coming down?

Thanks for your input, and maybe I will start night riding and avoid the human race altogether......
 

4130biker

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May 24, 2007
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its like a US road. stay to the right.
This is true, but I'm thinking below should have taken precedent.

Courtesy among hikers is that the downhill hikers should yield.
In my experience, a lot of hikers don't even know to yeild to other up hill hikers which can be frustrating.

However, there is that whole yeild triangle deal which may negate any of this and say you have to yeild regardless. Good question. In the end, I think common courtesy to another user would have been to get the out of your way.
 
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rockofullr

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Jun 11, 2009
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However, there is that whole yeild triangle deal which may negate any of this and say you have to yeild regardless. Good question. In the end, I think common courtesy to another user would have been to get the out of your way.
Interesting point. So if you are pushing your bike or carrying your horse are you then a hiker?
 

stevew

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Sep 21, 2001
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i think proper etiquette for the cyclist in this case is for you to bend over and offer yourself up to them.
 

AngryMetalsmith

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Jun 4, 2006
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Bums often ramble to themselves in a loud, aggressive manner, like they're arguing with an invisible antagonist. And most people on the street avoid them. Might be worth a shot.
 
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JohnE

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May 13, 2005
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I speak to everyone I meet on the trail...look them straight in the eye and offer my friendliest situational salutation. As far as etiquette goes, I am cool if they are cool...
 

jonKranked

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I speak to everyone I meet on the trail...look them straight in the eye and offer my friendliest situational salutation. As far as etiquette goes, I am cool if they are cool...
this. i am always polite and cordial to others i encounter on the trail, regardless of whether they're biking/hiking/etc. i look at it this way - i'm out there to enjoy myself, and i'm sure they are too. i don't wanna be the jerk that ruins their good time, and i don't want them to be the jerk that ruins my good time. it's served me well so far.

All fun/exciting/worthy downhills are earned with an equally challenging uphill, so I will not be in a "position" to to "offer" myself up to anyone as I give proper salutations while passing.....
yea that's hogwash. even if i had the fitness to ride up plattekill, i wouldn't.