Texting in environments like bike parks is extremely risky. It diverts your attention, delaying your response time and hindering situational awareness. It can lead to miscommunication, and misunderstanding, and potentially put you in a dangerous situation. In environments like this, staying focused on the surroundings is crucial for assessing threats and making quick decisions to ensure personal safety. Texting compromises your ability to react effectively and can make you more vulnerable to accidents. Prioritizing your safety and the safety of those around you should be the priority, rather than engaging in texting, which can significantly jeopardize your well-being.
We hope that everyone in the situation was OK and that this serves as a reminder to be aware and alert when out playing around.