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Originally Posted by HomerSimpson
I recommend you also buy a bike rack for your car and take your bike to the Withlacoochee State Trail, Santos Campground, or similar. This is the safest way to go, as well as enjoyable. Otherwise it is a stressful ride on MMPs or the street.
If you HAVE to ride the MMPs. . .
1. Wear a helmet and reflective vest
2. Turn on your lights, flashing red in back at minimum
3. Use a mirror to see traffic behind you
4. If a cart comes up behind you, ride into the grass as soon as possible and let them pass
5. Ring your bell when you see people or other bikes in your path
If you ride the Hogeye or similar (no carts), ring your bell when you come up on people. It is stressful for people walking there - especially when the bikes are electric, running 15 MPH in total silence. I personally would like to see e-bikes banned from the Hogeye. It makes walking stressful when you have to keep looking over your shoulder for the surprise e-speeder.
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If you HAVE to ride the MMPs. . .
1. Wear a helmet and reflective vest .. I always wear a helmet
2. Turn on your lights, flashing red in back at minimum ... I don't have either
3. Use a mirror to see traffic behind you ... I have one and check often
4. If a cart comes up behind you, ride into the grass as soon as possible and let them pass ... Never have done this. Don't expect to.
5. Ring your bell when you see people or other bikes in your path ... Do not have a bell
The bike that I ride goes at a slow speed. Approx 9 mph. I am equally concerned about impatient golf carts and bikes. One bike rider ticked me off at a stop sign at the entrance to my village and decided to pass me. I was at the stop sign first. I wanted to turn left and he wanted to go straight. Just a rude guy. He refused to let me make my turn first.