Originally Posted by
HiYoSilver
Remember most bike paths, and esp. Multipurpose paths are too dangerous for adult bike riding. They are designed for child bike riding. Think about it, a slow adult cyclist will go about 12 mph. A fast adult cyclist will cruise at about 20mph. People walk at about 3 mph and often have hazards like dogs on leashes and strollers with them. A slow adult will be traveling 4x faster and peds don't expect to react quickly when they are strolling. A fast adult will be traving about 7x faster. Not much reaction time. Point is to plan your purchase for riding on the road and not just paths.
Is it not possible for adults on bikes to simply slow down?
I find these comments laughable, as we often expect motorists to slow down for us cyclists, but for some inane reason, some "adult cyclists" seem to find it difficult to slow down for others.