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Originally Posted by Michael 61
I would really like to purchase a bicycle (either conventional or e-bike), but after living here for almost one year, I’ve seen way too many close-calls between cyclists and golf carts on the multi-modal paths. I think it would stress me out, vs being a relaxing, enjoyable ride on the paths, trying to dodge golf carts, or worry about them passing me on blind corners.
Maybe I’m over-thinking this, and it’s not as big a safety concern as I’m envisioning it to be. Would be interested to hear what cyclists have to say about their comfort and safety level when riding on the paths.
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I didn’t realize bike riding was so hazardess. I thought the villages earned a bike friendly designation. And last I looked, there’s a lot of bike riding in the villages
I learned early on not to ride on the right edge of the mm path. Too many carts pass you without even moving over an inch. I was subject to getting hit by them or running into an overhanging bush or tree. By riding in the middle of the path , they know. They can’t just squeeze by and run me off the path in the process.
Anything can be dangerous at our age surrounded by old folks. Based on the comments cart riding is highly dangerous also. And I have read enough comments to know driving a car is dangerous also.
Heck even pickleball is dangerous unless you are in shape and warm up before you play, and used common with no back peddling to get a ball, and only play with folks you’ enjoy playing with.
I agree with other comments that it’s your decision to do what you’re comfortable with
Enjoy life and don’t lock yourself inside because it’s a jungle out there where accidents happen