Originally Posted by
ChipSeal
I simply don't want to slow down to the speed that is necessary to make sidewalk or MUP travel safe while on my bicycle. It just feels too restrictive.
In the winter and bad weather, I occasionally use some stretches of reverse-frontage sidewalk and straight-line MUPs where I can safely reach 40 or 50 kph. It might not be legal, but it's safe... there's just nothing to hit.
In general though, I agree with you.