Pokey, I agree about the paths.
my post was more just making the point that I seem to be experiencing a lot of rudeness directed my way lately. Not sure why though. Just occasionally when I pass some one going opposite directions I get some smart ass remark from them, like my example above.

i dont think I look or act snobby (wear a team jersey sometimes) or rude, half the time I sport nylon shorts over my bike shorts for practical purposes(if im not riding more than 25mi), that aint snobby! I just dont get it. I do ride fast and dont often wave though so maybe people mis interpret that? who knows...just makes ya kind of annoyed thats all.....