Originally Posted by
wildergeek
I mix it up every day with cars on city streets. I rarely ride on bike paths but when I do, I feel very "hemmed in," like I don't have escape options. Having a river on one side makes matters worse.
Is this a common feeling among street commuters?
This is interesting. "Hemmed in" is not what I would have expected.
Personally, I wouldn't know about riding on bike paths - there aren't any paths around here.
Bike paths are for those who live in "bike friendly" places. South Carolina, as nice as it is, is still a little behind the times on such matters.
In my part of the state, we count ourselves lucky that the roads are paved. There are only two bike paths even close to where I live, and they dont really go anywhere. They're primarily for sightseers, dog walkers, joggers and the occasional broke down car. They are what you are calling MUP's, I believe.
Riding a bike here means riding on the road with everyone else. Id sure like to try riding designated bike lanes for once. It might be kinda cool.