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Originally Posted by Happydaz
I think it’d be nice if all golf cart drivers would slow down when coming upon cyclists and walkers. Slow down, then pass safely, not on a blind curve. Most golf carters I see on multi modal paths are very considerate and do all of that. Some, unfortunately, drive too fast, too close, and put the safety of walkers and cyclists in jeopardy by passing on blind curves. This is a retirement community, slow down. If you want to drive your cart at a constant 25 mph then petition the officials to turn the multimodal paths into golf cart only highways.
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I've found most cyclists will move as far to the right as they can and slow down when they see a couple of golf carts lining up behind them trying to pass. I think that's great, and appreciate it as a golf cart driver.
I try to do the same, when I'm riding my bicycle.
There are, however, cyclists who refuse to do that, who will maintain their 10-12 mph speed, take up the entire half of the MMP, and not even try to move over. If they heading to the same location, it can mean that you're late for your doctor's appointment on the other side of the Villages, even if you set out with plenty of time for occasional hiccups along the way.
Then there is the odd cyclist, the one who wants to "make a statement" who will go at a nice slow pace, UNTIL they see you trying to pass them. Then, they'll speed up - meaning you need much more length of travel to successfully pass them if you're only going 4mph faster as opposed to the 9mph faster that you WERE doing, before they sped up. That's rare, but it does happen.
Then there's the odd golf cart driver who will tailgate a cyclist, lean on their horn, and when passing, drive as closely to that bike as they possibly can to intimidate them. That's also rare, but it does happen.