Originally Posted by
canklecat
I've stopped riding in groups on the MUP. Even with slower groups, around 10-12 mph, too much can go awry very quickly on a narrow paved path shared by oncoming cyclists, with faster cyclists squeezing by three abreast on a 4' wide sidewalk, pedestrians, joggers, kids, dogs on 50-foot retractable non-leashes, rabbits and other critters at night. I'll only ride it solo and fairly slowly. There are plenty of safer streets to ride fast.
I wish more groups would take a sensible attitude like that. Large fast groups are scary enough on open roads let alone on a MUP.