Originally Posted by
practical
Walkers have the right of way and cyclists should always slow down when passing. It's nice when walkers keep to the right side of the trail, but frequently you have 2 or 3 friends walking together taking up the whole path. It's annoying but that's too bad, just be polite and safe when passing. Give walkers the same kind of courtesy and respect you expect a motorist to give you on the road.
On a related note, I think all cyclists should have mirrors - they make riding much, much safer on both MUPs and roads.
Except for the GIANT signs painted all over the trail that say "Walkers stay to the right". By the time they are in my mirror they are no longer an issue so mirrors wouldn't help me and another rider looking in his mirror is a distracted rider so I don't agree with that. Also as a side note I give the same courtesy as I receive. If they are making an effort I am nice if not then I speak my mind. I do not blow past anyone. I always slow down for safe passing but a little cooperation goes a long way.