"Owning the lane" is a fundamental safety issue that is promoted by bike groups and law enforcement agencies whenever riding on substandard (width wise) roads. Serious riders practice this routinely on substandard roads (as we have in The Villages). To do otherwise is dangerous. Since you apparently don't see the value in this, and apparently believe you know better than law enforcement and biking groups, I suggest you stay on the MMPs.
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Originally Posted by outlaw
Totally agree. I consider myself a somewhat serious biker. I clip in, have no trouble on the MMPs. Of course, like you, I try to keep to the right as much as possible. I never try to own the lane. I do fine with the tunnels. They actually provide a good break in the steady pace of normal riding. I rarely need to unclip. I do slow to minimum speed many times, adding some balancing technique to my ride. I also climb the tunnel ramp with as much acceleration as I can muster. My wife and I refer to them as "stages" and frequently race to the top. It really does provide substantial additional fitness benefits in my opinion. I have been yelled at to slow down by a cart driver that wanted to pass me. I obliged. He thanked me as he passed. All is good. The own the lane mentality is, imo, why so many people resent bikers. And it's too bad that all bikers have to suffer this resentment because of the few. Own the lane at your peril.
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