Originally Posted by
stevebiker
I would not ride a bike on the road. Roads are made for cars, not bicyclists, and you're rolling the dice. Notice that most who've replied so far have been hit by a car.
Fortunately, I ride on a Rails-to-Trails bike path that prohibits motor vehicles, and only occassionally crosses a road. But most people don't have that choice.
If you ride like a victim, you'll probably end up a victim...even on a MUP. I hate the smell of irrational fear in the morning.
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