Originally Posted by
DevilsRain
is it a requirement(law) that bicyclist must follow all designated bike routes, or can you follow any route you choose?
No ... as long as you stay off freeways that indicate no bicycles are allowed, you can go anywhere you want. When you're on a bicycle, you are a vehicle of the road.
And if you're looking for routes, get a basic road map, avoid the freeways, and just go explore!