[clekr]

I ride with one of the local bike clubs weekly in TV. Most of the quicker groups think that it is safer to ride in the road than on the multi-modal trails. Also, Florida statutes permits riding two across as long as they are not impeding traffic. Many bikers feel that on two lane roads they are not impeding traffic. Also, bikers frequently "take a bold line in the lane" to protect themselves. That is, they ride a few feet from the right line so that cars have to move out of the lane to go around them. Otherwise, there is frequently some jack*** who will try to pass while not crossing the line thus coming within one or two feet of them.

For reference see Florida Statute 316.2065