Originally Posted by
ill.clyde
However, I'd err on the side of caution and slow down, yielding to pedestrians on foot and those not moving as fast as I am.
Bide your time, be courteous, and then when you're past it, resume your normal riding speed
Sage advice; I do the same when I need to ride on sidewalks or shared pedestrian paths. That said though, I'd always prefer to be on a designated bike route where I can keep up my normal riding speed. Just more enjoyable for me, and if it adds a little distance to my route, no biggie as I'm probably riding faster.
Also, as I'm timing my rides, it's easier to compare times if I am the only variable (not pedestrians who I need to slow down for).