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Old 10-24-2014, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr View Post
I've seen them quite often and have wondered if they are out of their minds. I ride a bike and would always use the multi modal trails when they are available. Way would you put yourself in that kind of danger.

Where do I start with this one,,, other than like 1-2 years ago when the old feller in the golf cart ran over the cyclist on the MMP by Bridgeport @ Lake Sumter Landing. Not only ran over, but then backed over him and stopped on top of him. Friend of mine was the Trooper on scene. He told me more accidents with carts on MMP than on the streets. He said the MMP are like a race track,, He had just stopped a cart for doing 34mph on the MMP on El Camino the week before.

Or when my daughter and wife got ran over from behind on the MMP by a golf cart across from Lakes and Live Oaks. Had to call 911. Daughter had to go to the ER. banged up. WIfe scraped up all because we were doing 20mph down the path and the cart wanted to pass. Luckily we had a good attorney.

I could go on and on when it comes to cyclist riding on the MMP. I ride the roads all the time. I merge into the round-a-bouts like all vehicles. The problem there is most people do understand how to navigate the circles. Thus it is a Cluster you know, trying to go around them.

As I have always stated on here, Cyclist have the right to the road as all do. I see as many cars, motorcycles, and Golf Carts break the rules as much as any. Take it as you like, but this is a retirement community. A place where you would want to take your time and enjoy the roads and life. Not drive like a bat out of **** to get your spot at Starbucks, or happy hours at the square.

The other things with the MMP, they are private property and SCSO does not like to police them, and ticket on them. But the FHP sure can when property damage or bodily injury happens.

Everyone relax,, enjoy The Villages. The roads are only as dangerous AS YOU MAKE THEM. A wise man once said that, Just cant think of his or her name right now. Heck could of been me. Or my favorite Gracie Girl....