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Originally Posted by cj1040
As members of the Sumter Bike Club we are told to "own the path" so we dont get run off into the edge of the pavement where tires can get caught causing an accident. Golf cars in a hurry can go into the grass and pass without safety worries like this.
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When I first started riding a bike on the MMPs I stayed on the side to let carts pass. I quickly found that was dangerous as some carts would almost side swipe me as they went by. And if I'm on the side I'm at risk of getting wacked by a low hanging branch as a cart zips by me with 6" clearance.
I now ride the middle of the path on my side for my safety and carts coming from the other direction. Carts are less likely to attempt to "sqweeze by me if I own the path.
It would be nice if we all embraced the Villages as a bicycle friendly community. And thankfully many folks do.
Most folks are retired and if they are in a real hurry, they could drive a car and avoid being self righteous on the MMPs .