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Old 02-27-2017, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
Very sensible approach, but in a perfect world would be totally unnecessary...
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
...When I approach a cyclist from behind on a divided section, I just slow down and stay 100 feet behind until that section ends and it safe to pass. Time cost, on average, 40 seconds...
Also a very sensible approach. But my main motivation...and what should every biker's main motivation...is self-preservation. So I'm not going to assume all cart drivers will exercise your degree of common sense, courtesy and caution.