As I mentioned earlier, I have no problem at all with riding on the roads ... been doing that since I was 6 years old.

(Yes, [MENTION=158672]FBinNY[/MENTION] , perhaps there is a generation gap thing ... I grew up in the day and age where parents shoo-ed kids outside to go and play after dinner, and didn't really check where we were until about 9 pm when we were supposed to be heading home. I cycled everywhere as I kid!)

However, I have and do make use of trails when they go where I want to go, and just for something different.

I posted a link to the rail trails thread I started some time ago ... yes, there are some nice ones out there.

I wouldn't be interested in trails everywhere when shoulders on roads are actually a much better option, but sure, trails through some touristy areas can be nice.

I think I mention the rail trails in Victoria in that thread ... and also the trail out of Bordeaux in France, among others.