>>>Yes and no... I don't ride for transportation. I ride for the joy of it, the stress relief and the exercise.<<<<

My apology. Actually, I also follow the Bicycle Commuting Forum, and I thought I was posting to THAT one. With regard to using the bike as a form of transportation, it would have made more sense.

Anyhow, I don't think the bike paths around here were built as much for speed as they were for giving people an opportunity to enjoy the natural awesomeness we pay such high taxes to live near!