Originally Posted by
datlas
Pathletes, I like it. I usually call them MUP Racers. There are other names that are even more appropriate (like the French word for shower), but I can't say them here.
I like the term as well. I ride mostly paths because its an easy way for me to get 20 to as far as 65 miles after work depending on the time of year and some people look like they are in a time trial or something.
I also will hustle along on them pretty fast in some (empty) spots. There are areas where its really congested and I am very courteous as to speed and using my bell.
In the open spaces I will go as fast as I can and since you can see a long way ahead I feel like its pretty safe. The trail I use is quite wide in a lot of spaces as well.
Just like most things common sense and courtesy go a long way. FWIW I like the Knog OI bike bell. Takes up very little room and has a nice loud chime to it.