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Originally Posted by Jackie vohs
Funny this situation happened as I had a similar one yesterday. 3 of us were on the bike path headed toward Arnold Palmer. In the oncoming lane there were 6 carts coming our direction when the cart behind us decided it was time for him to pass. Our bikes are actually electric so we were going approximately 12 to 15 miles per hour. This person decided he could not wait 10 seconds to get to his tee time, he pulled around with no notice or horn making us vear to the right and the oncoming traffic veered a their right. I followed him right down to the Arnold Palmer golf course where we got into a huge argument as he advised me that i was an idiot.He called me every name he could think of. I assure you I was not offended and obliged him with language I'm sure hes never heard. If you can't wait 10 seconds to get a golf club in your hand shame on you. We are in a retirement community and especially at this time we have nothing but time. The last time I checked every state of the Union gives the bicycle and the pedestrian the right of way and I assure you people we have enough time that we do not have to risk someone's life on a bicycle.. most people in their carts are polite as are the bikers HOWEVER it only takes one entitled person to screw it all up.
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So, I have an older brother that lives a couple of miles from me. These days, I've been riding over on my cart to check on him, bring food etc.
A couple of days ago, I'm riding down Fenney and the cart in front of me was doing about 15 mph. Didn't bother me. But, when I had the opportunity, I put on my signal and went around him. No biggie right? I consider myself a pretty friendly guy and wave as I go by. This guy with a lady in the cart with him gives me the finger. I kind of do a double take and I'm like WTF? Anyway, my younger self probably would have ignored social distancing.
I get passed by carts going faster. I don't mind or care. Just do it safely.
What happened to "The friendliest Home Town?"