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10-11-21, 06:49 AM
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There’s a heated discussion on the local nextdoor about cyclist. So walkers don’t think cyclist should be allowed on the Capital trail. Some dog walkers think it’s not appropriate for a bike to pass them on the trail.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
10-11-21, 06:58 AM
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10-11-21, 07:16 AM
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10-11-21, 07:20 AM
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10-11-21, 07:23 AM
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10-11-21, 07:29 AM
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i can't remember the number of times I have taken the train through it. I went to law school at Pitt and used to ride Amtrak to and from Philly for most breaks. Just did it again last year to start a tour home from Pittsburgh. Amtrak recently introduced trainside checked bike service on the route. No need to box or disassemble the bike. A member of the crew hangs it in the baggage car for you.
10-11-21, 07:32 AM
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Mrs rjones28 and I mainly ride our e-bikes on the open road.
10-11-21, 07:37 AM
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There’s a heated discussion on the local nextdoor about cyclist. So walkers don’t think cyclist should be allowed on the Capital trail. Some dog walkers think it’s not appropriate for a bike to pass them on the trail.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
10-11-21, 07:41 AM
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10-11-21, 07:45 AM
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10-11-21, 08:29 AM
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There’s a heated discussion on the local nextdoor about cyclist. So walkers don’t think cyclist should be allowed on the Capital trail. Some dog walkers think it’s not appropriate for a bike to pass them on the trail.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
10-11-21, 08:32 AM
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10-11-21, 08:33 AM
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Mrs datlas and I took a 4 mile hike on our local MUP yesterday. It was interesting to see the variety of walkers, runners, and cyclists. I saw stupidity on all sides. I really liked the dog walkers who were walking on the far right of the trail with dog on leash walking on the far left of the trail. A cyclist came by and had to nearly stop as a result. I think each one thought the other was a total French Shower. And they were probably both right.
I agree, negligence can be found in all parties. I have crashed due to pedestrians twice on the capital trail. I have never crashed due to a cyclist on the capital trail but I have come close.
I can’t stand the people with head phones so loud they can’t hear me. I make three announcements and I let my wheel coast which is really loud. Most of the time I get a wave so I know they heard me. Sometimes I get nothing, so I slow way down to pass. I have gotten cussed out before after I announced multiple times and slowed down because they couldn’t hear me.
Most riders don’t slow down, but after having a lady walk right enfront of me I don’t take chances.
10-11-21, 08:34 AM
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10-11-21, 08:35 AM
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10-11-21, 08:45 AM
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10-11-21, 08:47 AM
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10-11-21, 08:47 AM
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There’s a heated discussion on the local nextdoor about cyclist. So walkers don’t think cyclist should be allowed on the Capital trail. Some dog walkers think it’s not appropriate for a bike to pass them on the trail.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
10-11-21, 08:56 AM
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10-11-21, 09:10 AM
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10-11-21, 09:17 AM
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10-11-21, 09:18 AM
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There’s a heated discussion on the local nextdoor about cyclist. So walkers don’t think cyclist should be allowed on the Capital trail. Some dog walkers think it’s not appropriate for a bike to pass them on the trail.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
Probably the same people that complain when they see us on the road.
10-11-21, 09:21 AM
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10-11-21, 09:24 AM
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10-11-21, 09:24 AM
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