Originally Posted by
mrt2you
i have access to over 100 miles of paved 8' wide trail 5 miles from my home so thats where 90% of my riding is done. when i ride my 40 mile loop i usually average 15mph. on the long slightly downhill part i hit 25+ and have been passed by other bikers a LOT.
when i pass other bikers or joggers i always state pass on left and have at least 2' of cushion between us or i won't pass. 99% of the other bikers are the same way.
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I live close to a 40 mile long rail-to-trail of which 4 miles is paved and the rest is crushed limestone.
The paved section is far more dangerous as the road riders (who for some reason don't want to ride on the road) use it for speed -- even though it is crowded with kids, dogs, and strollers. You see them weaving & squeezing through that unpredictable traffic at high speed.
As I said in a prior post: it gives cyclists a bad name and a bad reputation. And, it encourages pedestrians to be equally as aggressive towards cyclists once they get back behind the wheel of their car.