I do recovery rides on a very flat bike path that runs past my house (approximately 40 miles of flat riding). The rules that keep from pushing too hard on the bike path are: 1. It's OK to let someone else pass you; 2. It's OK to not pass others.
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Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831