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Old 11-29-2023, 10:35 PM
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Default Safer biking

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Originally Posted by Michael 61 View Post
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.
I think you’re better off on Morse or Stillwater-you ride in breakdown lane and there is plenty of room Bike paths are narrow and when two carts are passing you’re pushed on the grass