Originally Posted by Roughstuff

I do alot of riding in the Berkshires, and we have a new bicycle trail that runs parallel to Massachusetts Rt 8.

I use the trail some; but there are times when the main road is better. I find that experienced cyclists--especially racers--use the main road because it has no pedestrians, dogs, children and bladers on its shoulders.

95% of the time, a trail is not going where I wish to go. Ergo, I rarely support initiatives to expand 'bicycle' trails when i hear about them. What goodwill they generate for cyclists often is squandered when cyclists--who cuss that automobiles will not share the road with them--turn around and whine about sharing trail space with other users.


roughstuff