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Old 11-25-2023, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Keefelane66 View Post
My friends and I have been riding bicycles on public roads since we were 5-6. No bike lanes and No helmets and we survived. Maybe it was because we were street-smart. Today I ride with a helmet and go-pro camera rear view mirrors and take nothing for granted.
What's lacking generally is COMMON COURTESY between bicycles, pedestrians and golf carts on mmp’s
As a longtime cyclist, TV is the safest place I've riden. In Virginia we were riding with vehicular traffic on busy roads. On the bike paths there, (no golf carts) there were plenty of near-misses and collisions. Wear a helmet, get lights on your bike for the low light times of day and be careful out there! The benefits outweigh the risks. Exercise is hugely important for our health!