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Originally Posted by kkimball
Here are my (opinionated) answers to common cycling questions I've seen recently on this forum.
If you have more questions, post them here, and I'll answer them as best I can.
Q: Why don't cyclists stick to the MMPs?
A: The MMPs are great for a casual ride, but the frequent stops and corners make for a slow ride. Many cyclists prefer the open roads because they can go faster and get a better workout.
Q: Why do people ride bikes when it's so dangerous?
A: Every activity has some amount of risk. Cyclists know and have accepted the risk. My opinion is that The Villages is safer than other areas because motorists are more accustomed to seeing cyclists on the road.
Q: Why do cyclists ride down the middle of the lane?
A: Because they don't want to be passed in *their* lane. Motorists should move to the lane on the left before passing a cyclist in the right lane and only pass when it's safe. Please be patient and always give cyclists at least 3-feet of clearance when passing.
Q: Why don't cyclists follow the rules of the road?
A: They absolutely should, but like motorists, cyclists sometimes don't pay attention as much as they should or outright skirt the rules.
Q: Why don't cyclists have more lights so seeing them is easier?
A: They should. Brighter tail lights and headlights are a good idea. When riding earlier or later in the day, wearing bright colored LED lights is also a good idea.
Q: What happened to ABC cyclist that got hit on XYZ road?
A: Most accidents are not widely reported.
Q: Why are cyclists so arrogant?
A: Cyclists are people, and some of them are arrogant. Most are not, in my experience.
These are my opinions and observations. I'm happy to hear yours.
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A good try. The pseudo names. When you read the posts, it is clear too many of our fellow villagers are astronomy professors. They always did and continue to be sure the world revolves around them.
I ride a bike, drive a golf cart and drive a car so see and experience all sides. Truth, I don't think any will change their mind but......... In terms of speed to get a workout, like all other vehicles on the road, sharing the road, safely being on the road. There are places where it is safe to ride a bike, a car, a golf cart at speed and then others where slower speed is SMARTER. In terms of exercise. I own several bikes. Exercise? Buy an old Schwinn I had a 1950 Phantom that I picked up in the trash and restored it to be rideable. Single speed, bike weighs 50 pounds. If the goal is exercise that will do it.
Same of course applies to people who buy motorized bicycles. For exercise?
Manners, rules, common sense. I think we tend to see, to notice those who do not seem to know or care and not the most who do. Drivers? I think far too many people think they are better drivers than they are. The goal the win is everyone gets to where they are going in one piece. Realize what do you accomplish by????????????????
Get to the next red light sooner? Cars are expensive, gas is expensive, tires are out of sight, tickets etc etc etc etc.