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Old 02-27-2022, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Toymeister View Post
In this thread, if we are to believe the OP. Two trikes caused a road jam that covered a distance of over two miles. That's the distance from the round about at Water lilly to the Brownwood bridge. Further, these trikes maintained a speed of 5mph (trikes can easily hit 20mpg downhill).

None of this is true, obviously. Despite, this the OP asks us to believe the trikes were rude or discourteous.

Why would anyone believe the first two statements, demonstratively false while believing the third?
I would say that in many posted scenarios where pictures are not added for support, certain "facts" are often exaggerated. However, there is still a principal to the tale. Here the principal is courtesy. Carts should not try to "push" or intimidate bikes or walkers. In return, walkers and bikers should be aware of things approaching from behind so that, when it is safe and reasonable to do so, move aside so the carts can safely get by. If both parties play nice they will both be happy. If either party does not act with courtes, then both parties will complain here.