You need to "own the lane" in order to avoid being squeezed by cars. That is part of cycling 101. I ride BV and Morse regularly and don't have issues. The one time I rode the MMPs I had concerns. Again, the majority of serious cyclists prefer the roads for safety reasons and the quality of the ride. I am sure you like your motorized bike but the majority of serious cyclists are their own engines, are clipped in to their pedals, and having to stop and unclip at every Village entrance is not something most people want to do. You are comparing apples to oranges.
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Originally Posted by tomwed
I ride at 19 mph. I have a pedal assist ebike. I feel safer the faster I go. Carts don't pass me very often because I don't hold them up. I'm uncomfortable on BV even at 19 mph when I get squeezed by a car or truck going 35 mph.
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