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Old 11-26-2023, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by asianthree View Post
You have two options first you can ride the roads doing 16 miles an hour while cars drive 30 to 60 miles an hour,(that on Meggison)

Or one can ride the internal streets your neighborhood feel a little safer, especially early in the morning, and on the weekends.

I also strongly suggest you wear a GoPro, that way if there should be any incidents, it can be recorded.

Plus later in the day you can review those who live in your neighborhood that drive like a crazy person.
It must be a challenge to get out of bed if that stops one from doing what they enjoy. I ride on the cart paths and pay close attention to my surroundings. Correct there are better times to ride. If one enjoys early morning rides or walks, there are fantastic led lights available. You must be seen to be seen. Sometimes i ride my bike too fast and have to be careful around tight curves and slow down. And slow down for walkers no matter which side of the path they choose. It only takes 10 seconds to let them have a safe journey. Enjoy what one likes to do and enjoy riding as I always do. A gentleman at Linden rides the path by the retention pond and takes a loop around neighborhood streets for 30 minutes or more every day. He is always enjoying his rides.