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As the traffic worsens all over the Portland metro area, in a city not conducive to growth...we are experiencing some serious congestion. It will only get worse, coupled with the rampant homeless / transients on bike commute routes. Portland is no longer a safe place to commute / exercise via bike...anywhere. The chances of a homeless / transient jumping in front of you, or throwing something at your head are very real threats. Only about five years ago I can remember the Springwater Corridor as a pleasant ride. Now I won't go there without a piece, whether I'm commuting or exercising. Disaster area.
About a year ago I decided to stop leasing - as I would only be contributing to the congestion. Best decision of my life - but challenging from an EDC perspective. Presented a new level of awareness I had to quickly adopt. When I get off the bike after a commute, I keep the chest holster on and transition to waistband when I am in an acceptable area to do so.
That said, I'm curious what solutions y'all got for your bike carry?
I run a Kenai chest holster on commutes, plus front bag on my bike with secondary firearm and mags. I run a pocket holster in the bike jersey when exercising, or it might be in the camelbak hydration bag. Like jogging, it can be a challenge, but it can be done.
About a year ago I decided to stop leasing - as I would only be contributing to the congestion. Best decision of my life - but challenging from an EDC perspective. Presented a new level of awareness I had to quickly adopt. When I get off the bike after a commute, I keep the chest holster on and transition to waistband when I am in an acceptable area to do so.
That said, I'm curious what solutions y'all got for your bike carry?
I run a Kenai chest holster on commutes, plus front bag on my bike with secondary firearm and mags. I run a pocket holster in the bike jersey when exercising, or it might be in the camelbak hydration bag. Like jogging, it can be a challenge, but it can be done.
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