Originally Posted by
pdlamb
I've got a strong preference for riding on streets and roads, but then I wasn't riding your bike.
Funny thing around here is joggers are starting to take to the streets. Some bogus thing about asphalt is softer than concrete sidewalks is what I've heard. When there's 3-4 joggers abreast in the street, can anyone complain if SUV drivers take to the sidewalks?
I'm a runner too and I really don't understand this, especially when there is a sidewalk. I'd much prefer the safety of a segregated path to salmoning mere feet from cars, and sometimes in the dark, with dark clothing. To me this is just plain stupidity, whether or not asphalt is better for your knees. That is debatable.
If, on the other hand, there is no sidewalk and I have to run on the shoulder, then I will run against traffic. But I'll try to avoid roads like that.