Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
Really? Cyclists get annoyed at roadies for not taking the MUP? I'm starting to be one of those roadies ... I got jumped by a dog on a mountain trail, and realized that avoiding crowded trails will prevent most dog surprises.
Yes, cyclists while driving get annoyed at roadies being on the streets instead of the MUP. My wife being one of them.
This came up last year when we were out for a fun ride on a MUP. A driver coming the other direction yelled at a couple of roadies: "Get on on the trail, that's what it's for !!!!"
My wife looked at me and said, "I don't blame him. They're slowing down traffic. I hate that !". I pointed out that it's not safe to ride fast on the MUPs and she said yeah, but do they have to ride on this narrow street? I pointed out that the speed limit is 25 on that narrow street and the roadies were going nearly that fast. Also, if a driver is in a hurry they probably shouldn't be on a scenic road with a 25 mph speed limit.