Bike racks near the squares?

[MX rider]

My wife and I are coming down for a lifestyle visit on Dec 30th. We're bringing our mountain bikes, We love to ride to where we're going and it's great exercise.
Do they have a place where you can lock them up near the squares?

Thanks in advance.

[Catalina36]

My wife and I are coming down for a lifestyle visit on Dec 30th. We're bringing our mountain bikes, We love to ride to where we're going and it's great exercise.
Do they have a place where you can lock them up near the squares?

Thanks in advance.

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.

[JerryP]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.


It’s not a golf cart path, it’s a multi modal path designed for Walkers, runners, bicycles and golf carts.

[Marathon Man]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.

It's only dangerous when a cart driver is unwilling to recognize his responsibility to operate his vehicle is a safe manner while sharing the MULTI-MODAL PATH with others.

[golfing eagles]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.

I hate to be the one to tell you, but they ARE NOT "golf cart paths" they are Multi-Modal Paths and carts, bicycles and pedestrians ALL have equal rights to use them. They are only dangerous when PEOPLE don't know how to use them. Cyclists have EVERY RIGHT to drive on Buena Vista Blvd, by Florida law. If one does not like it, go lobby the Florida legislature, but until they change the law, might I suggest one show some courtesy to fellow Villagers in America's FRIENDLIEST hometown?

[dewilson58]

Which Square???

Sumter & Brownwood..................yes.

[golfing eagles]

Which Square???

Sumter & Brownwood..................yes.

How dare you actually answer the OP's question!!!!
This is TOTV---get back with the program:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[rustyp]

Spanish Springs has several bike racks around the square also.

[dewilson58]

How dare you actually answer the OP's question!!!!
This is TOTV---get back with the program:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Oh, Ur right.


Correction.....................
"So you are one of those bike rights.
Everyone hates you.
Follow the laws/rules.
Quit blowing thru stop signs.
Move over, quit taking all of the lane.
No body likes bikes riders."
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[golfing eagles]

Oh, Ur right.


Correction.....................
"So you are one of those bike rights.
Everyone hates you.
Follow the laws/rules.
Quit blowing thru stop signs.
Move over, quit taking all of the lane.
No body likes bikes riders."
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Much better!

[JMintzer]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.

They are called "Multi-Modal" paths for a reason...

Bikes are most certainly allowed. As are walkers.

If you have difficulty passing them in a safe manner, maybe YOU should stop driving...

[MX rider]

It’s not a golf cart path, it’s a multi modal path designed for Walkers, runners, bicycles and golf carts.

Thanks! I was hoping that was the case after seeing the first answer. My wife and I are also runners. If we don't have the ability to enjoy biking and running there we won't be moving to TV.
Outdoor fitness is very important to us. If we end up getting a place there we'll get a golf cart for sure. But we'll also bike a lot. Hopefully I won't run into the arrogant a** who said the paths are only for golf carts. lol

And thanks for actually answering my question.

[dewilson58]

My wife and I are also runners. If we don't have the ability to enjoy biking and running there we won't be moving to TV.


As a runner, you really, really, really need to be on your toes (no punn) and run into traffic. Nothing nasty about Villagers, you just need to be extremely careful here. As a runner, you have no protection and there are many blind spots on paths. I have had to kiss a bush a couple of times.:shocked:

[MX rider]

As a runner, you really, really, really need to be on your toes (no punn) and run into traffic. Nothing nasty about Villagers, you just need to be extremely careful here. As a runner, you have no protection and there are many blind spots on paths. I have had to kiss a bush a couple of times.:shocked:

Thanks for the advice. But I've been running for over 40 years. We live in a small town in SW Indiana where the roads have very little shoulder. So I'm ready to jump at moment. lol.

We ride mountain bike trails here. So we plan on hitting some Florida trails when we're there. But we'll see. Outdoor exercise and activities are a priority for us.

[SnowbirdOhio]

There are at least 2 biking/walking-only paths in some of the new sections - near Chitty Chatty/Bradford and on the other side of Warm Springs near Marsh Bend/DeLuna - no golf carts allowed. And now accessible from north of 44 from the Chitty Chatty Bridge and the Water Lily Bridge. And some good bike trails outside the Villages, but you will need to transport your bikes there. Weekends are busy on the outside paths so we usually only do those during the week, but Sunday morning is a great time to bike inside the Villages - very little traffic then. Golf courses are much more numerous above Rt 44 but biking better south of Rt 44

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.bikes have just as much right on the roads as cars

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

As a runner, you really, really, really need to be on your toes (no punn) and run into traffic. Nothing nasty about Villagers, you just need to be extremely careful here. As a runner, you have no protection and there are many blind spots on paths. I have had to kiss a bush a couple of times.:shocked: I’ve run on city streets pretty much all over world and quite a lot in Boston a very crowded city , the villages is the safest place I’ve ever run

[dewilson58]

I’ve run on city streets pretty much all over world and quite a lot in Boston a very crowded city , the villages is the safest place I’ve ever run

It's all relative...........like what is a good steak. :ho:

[golfing eagles]

As a runner, you really, really, really need to be on your toes (no punn) and run into traffic. Nothing nasty about Villagers, you just need to be extremely careful here. As a runner, you have no protection and there are many blind spots on paths. I have had to kiss a bush a couple of times.:shocked:

I certainly hope you mean the foliage on the side of the path:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[dewilson58]

I certainly hope you mean the foliage on the side of the path:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Oh, that too.

[MX rider]

Thanks for the advice. But I've been running for over 40 years. We live in a small town in SW Indiana where the roads have very little shoulder. So I'm ready to jump at moment. lol.

We ride mountain bike trails here. So we plan on hitting some Florida trails when we're there. But we'll see. Outdoor exercise and activities are a priority for us.

There are at least 2 biking/walking-only paths in some of the new sections - near Chitty Chatty/Bradford and on the other side of Warm Springs near Marsh Bend/DeLuna - no golf carts allowed. And now accessible from north of 44 from the Chitty Chatty Bridge and the Water Lily Bridge. And some good bike trails outside the Villages, but you will need to transport your bikes there. Weekends are busy on the outside paths so we usually only do those during the week, but Sunday morning is a great time to bike inside the Villages - very little traffic then. Golf courses are much more numerous above Rt 44 but biking better south of Rt 44

Thanks for the advice. We plan on trying out offroad bike trails down there. There's a lot of them in Florida. We don't mind driving to get to them.

As far as running and riding in TV, I guess we'll find out how that works during our visit in Dec. lol

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

[QUOTE=dewilson58;2029056]It's all relative...........like what is a good steak. :ho:[/QUOTEI have absolutely no idea what your talking about ?

[golfing eagles]

Thanks for the advice. We plan on trying out offroad bike trails down there. There's a lot of them in Florida. We don't mind driving to get to them.

As far as running and riding in TV, I guess we'll find out how that works during our visit in Dec. lol

You'll do just fine, just pay attention. As with all things, you will hear about the few disasters/injuries/accidents, but not the 99.9% of those that safely navigated the MMPs and roads year after year. Ever see a headline that reads: "No one was murdered in Seattle this weekend"?????

[Topspinmo]

It’s not a golf cart path, it’s a multi modal path designed for Walkers, runners, bicycles and golf carts.

Yes as long as the don’t walk two, three, four abreast when traffic coming, if not walking single file when traffic coming thats’ not sharing the path it’s hogging it and I might add puts walkers and golf cart carts, bicycle riders in dangerously situations.

[eyc234]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.


:ohdear::ohdear: First off it is not a golf cart path, if you have lived in TVG for more than a day you should know that!!!! It is a Multi Modal Path, golf cart paths on golf courses!! Look up Multi and Modal and you will be able to determine what should be on the path. How is a slow bike any different than a slow car on a road? Yes they can and should ride their bikes on the MMP and by law can ride bikes on roadways.

[Topspinmo]

My wife and I are coming down for a lifestyle visit on Dec 30th. We're bringing our mountain bikes, We love to ride to where we're going and it's great exercise.
Do they have a place where you can lock them up near the squares?

Thanks in advance.

If not, there alway light poles around to lock them to.

[Topspinmo]

It's only dangerous when a cart driver is unwilling to recognize his responsibility to operate his vehicle is a safe manner while sharing the MULTI-MODAL PATH with others.

I agree, I had to stop several times from people walking down middle of path or blocking 3/4 of path.

[dewilson58]

:ohdear::ohdear: First off it is not a golf cart path, if you have lived in TVG for more than a day you should know that!!!!

chiloutchiloutchilout

Take a deep breath.
Some people use the term as slang.
Breath.
Breath.

[dewilson58]

I agree, I had to stop several times from people walking down middle of path or blocking 3/4 of path.

that's what bull bars are for. :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[golfing eagles]

[QUOTE=dewilson58;2029056]It's all relative...........like what is a good steak. :ho:[/QUOTEI have absolutely no idea what your talking about ?

In English, please. I'll take German, Spanish, French, Japanese and Mandarin if needed, but not gibberish:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

[QUOTE=charlieo1126@gmail.com;2029073]

In English, please. I'll take German, Spanish, French, Japanese and Mandarin if needed, but not gibberish:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:I absolutely don’t know what YOUR talking about ?

[golfing eagles]

Original post:

[QUOTE=dewilson58;2029056]It's all relative...........like what is a good steak. :ho:[/QUOTEI have absolutely no idea what your talking about ?

My response:

[QUOTE=charlieo1126@gmail.com;2029073]

In English, please. I'll take German, Spanish, French, Japanese and Mandarin if needed, but not gibberish:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Then your response:

[QUOTE=golfing eagles;2029098]I absolutely don’t know what YOUR talking about ?

OK , let's be democratic and put it to a vote: Who here understood the original post? Who understood my response??? Maybe the results will define "gibberish":1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[MX rider]

Original post:

[QUOTE=charlieo1126@gmail.com;2029073]

My response:

[QUOTE=golfing eagles;2029098]

Then your response:

[QUOTE=charlieo1126@gmail.com;2029112]

OK , let's be democratic and put it to a vote: Who here understood the original post? Who understood my response??? Maybe the results will define "gibberish":1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I didn't understand the steak analogy either.

[golfing eagles]

I didn't understand the steak analogy either.[/QUOTE]

That's a fair question. It was in response to a post that stated it didn't matter that a decision to hold off on a particular brand of vaccination was made in FRANCE. In the analogy, the steak is the vaccine, and McDonald's is France, while Mark's prime are the countries that knows what they are doing medically.

[dewilson58]

Original post:

[QUOTE=charlieo1126@gmail.com;2029073]

My response:

[QUOTE=golfing eagles;2029098]

Then your response:

[QUOTE=charlieo1126@gmail.com;2029112]

OK , let's be democratic and put it to a vote: Who here understood the original post? Who understood my response??? Maybe the results will define "gibberish":1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I vote yes.:shocked:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I didn't understand the steak analogy either.

That's a fair question. It was in response to a post that stated it didn't matter that a decision to hold off on a particular brand of vaccination was made in FRANCE. In the analogy, the steak is the vaccine, and McDonald's is France, while Mark's prime are the countries that knows what they are doing medically.[/QUOTE] I don’t understand what YOUR talking about so I will not participate in this thread anymore , I’m going out and ride my bike on street Good Bye no more on this thread it was a little fun, now it’s a little stupid

[golfing eagles]

That's a fair question. It was in response to a post that stated it didn't matter that a decision to hold off on a particular brand of vaccination was made in FRANCE. In the analogy, the steak is the vaccine, and McDonald's is France, while Mark's prime are the countries that knows what they are doing medically. I don’t understand what YOUR talking about so I will not participate in this thread anymore , I’m going out and ride my bike on street Good Bye no more on this thread it was a little fun, now it’s a little stupid[/QUOTE]

Taking your marbles and going home, not playing anymore, AGAIN???????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[dewilson58]

Okay, Okay, Okay,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,h ere we go.

Chucky came out & said TV is the safest place to ride a bike.
This statement is all relative and is only factual if she has rode every safe place in the USA.

The steak threads ask for the best steak around here.
Some like Texas Roadhouse.
Some like Golden Coral.
Some only eat at Chop House.
Some only eat in Chicago.
It's all relative.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, The Safest Place to ride & The Best Steak is all relative to one's history & experiences.

Next time I will type slower.
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

:ho:

[golfing eagles]

Okay, Okay, Okay,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,h ere we go.

Chucky came out & said TV is the safest place to ride a bike.
This statement is all relative and is only factual if she has rode every safe place in the USA.

The steak threads ask for the best steak around here.
Some like Texas Roadhouse.
Some like Golden Coral.
Some only eat at Chop House.
Some only eat in Chicago.
It's all relative.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, The Safest Place to ride & The Best Steak is all relative to one's history & experiences.

Next time I will type slower.
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

:ho:

Cross-threading------10 yard penalty, 15 since you typed slow

[dewilson58]

Cross-threading------10 yard penalty, 15 since you typed slow

I accept.

First & 15, probably a pass play.

[golfing eagles]

I accept.

First & 15, probably a pass play.

First and 25, definitely a pass play, maybe:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[dewilson58]

First and 25, definitely a pass play, maybe:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

:mornincoffee:

[Catalina36]

OK, So I stand CORRECTED!! When I moved to TV I was told the pathway was a "Golf Cart Path"
I never heard the name "multi modal path designed for walkers, runners, bicycles and golf carts"
You have to admit the multi modal path designed for walkers, runners, bicycles and golf carts can be a dangerous path for runners and bicyclist. Perhaps the golf carts are going too fast. There are many times I find myself being passed by fast golf carts.

[HarleyDoc]

Talk about stop signs. The cart drivers are the ones who roll the stop signs ALL THE TIME!

[Papa_lecki]

Running and biking are HUGE activities in TV, as in swimming to round out the Tri.
If they are important to you, be sure to keep that in mind as you are looking at houses. I have a lot of running routes near my house. I don’t bike, but I can think of a lot of biking routes.

Go directly to those who do that - use google

I often see a running club at LSL early in the morning.

Here is a link to The Villages Runners Club
The Villages Running Club – Celebrate the joy of running (https://thevillagesrunningclub.com/)

The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community (https://www.thevillages.com/life/run-with-villagers)

Villages Bike Club (apparently the oldest club in TV)
The Village Bicycle Club (https://thevillagebicycleclub.com/)

[golfing eagles]

Talk about stop signs. The cart drivers are the ones who roll the stop signs ALL THE TIME!

Cart drivers----I think you misspelled "cyclists"

[Don5154]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.

They are not golf cart paths.....they are for biking, walking and golf carts to share. Golf cart only paths are on the golf courses :bigbow:

[dewilson58]

They are not golf cart paths.....they are for biking, walking and golf carts to share. Golf cart only paths are on the golf courses :bigbow:

chilout chilout chilout

Take a deep breath.
Some people use the term as slang.
Breath.
Breath.

[jljl62040]

I ride my bike a lot around the squares and I don't see many or maybe even any bike racks around them. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong spots or the racks aren't anywhere near where I'm stopping. Like someone else suggested, I use a light post or fence to lock my bike. There are bike racks at the rec centers.

[Topgun 1776]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.
It's a multi-modal genius. You can walk, run, bike, rollerblade, skip, and walk on stilts on them if ANYONE wants to!!! The only true golf cart paths without other than pedestrian travel allowed are on the GOLF COURSES! If you don't like it, move!

[Aqtlow]

And should follow ALL the same RULES stop at stop signs, and stop lights, STAY out of the break down lane(on the streets) dont ride two abreast (motorcycles cant)

[Topgun 1776]

Thanks! I was hoping that was the case after seeing the first answer. My wife and I are also runners. If we don't have the ability to enjoy biking and running there we won't be moving to TV.
Outdoor fitness is very important to us. If we end up getting a place there we'll get a golf cart for sure. But we'll also bike a lot. Hopefully I won't run into the arrogant a** who said the paths are only for golf carts. lol

And thanks for actually answering my question.
Welcome! Ride your bikes anywhere you want...it's the law! Come join the The Villages Running Club every Tue, Thur, and Sunday mornings at Lake Sumter Square at 7am! Regardless of your speed, we have folks that will join you. We would be happy to run with you guys when you get here!

[John Mayes]

how dare you actually answer the op's question!!!!
This is totv---get back with the program:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

lol!!!

[sullys]

My wife and I are coming down for a lifestyle visit on Dec 30th. We're bringing our mountain bikes, We love to ride to where we're going and it's great exercise.
Do they have a place where you can lock them up near the squares?

Thanks in advance.

I ride my bike in the villages. There is a bike rack behind (along side) of the Panera Bread at Lake Sumter. I had to go and look for them. BTW - stay on the multi modal paths. I've seen bikes on the major roads like Buena Vista and Morris - IMHO they are crazy to drive on these roads.

I've learned people here are more distracted than other places looking at maps, talking, and when you add in health issues like "eye sight," I decided to stick to the paths. Of course some golfers think you have no place here too. Start at Rohan Rec Center - take the bridge over the highway - lots of biking trails south of the 44. Check the bicycle club out as well. Be safe - seriously - watch out for the other person! Best wishes. You will enjoy it.

[Topspinmo]

Talk about stop signs. The cart drivers are the ones who roll the stop signs ALL THE TIME!


News flash! every mode of transportation don’t stop at stop signs. Even walkers. If there nobody at intersection does it matter? I see even LEO’s roll through stop signs.

Now if you’re talking about 4 way stop when traffic
present, “LOL”, most don’t know who has right away, most don’t understand you’re not in line till you stop, and that should be behind or at least equal to stop sign. not out in the intersection.

[bcoffey]

I got the steak reference

[Topspinmo]

I ride my bike a lot around the squares and I don't see many or maybe even any bike racks around them. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong spots or the racks aren't anywhere near where I'm stopping. Like someone else suggested, I use a light post or fence to lock my bike. There are bike racks at the rec centers.

Light post.

[Topspinmo]

It's a multi-modal genius. You can walk, run, bike, rollerblade, skip, and walk on stilts on them if ANYONE wants to!!! The only true golf cart paths without other than pedestrian travel allowed are on the GOLF COURSES! If you don't like it, move!

Not true, I can carry my bags when golfing walking down the golf cart path.

[thevillages2013]

I don’t understand what YOUR talking about so I will not participate in this thread anymore , I’m going out and ride my bike on street Good Bye no more on this thread it was a little fun, now it’s a little stupid

Taking your marbles and going home, not playing anymore, AGAIN???????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:[/QUOTE]
Another one’s gone, another one bites the dust hey hey.

[Ptmckiou]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.

I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to pass a slow golf cart on my E-bike, while riding the MULTI-MODAL PATHS.

[RBW225]

I am a long-time cyclist and became very frustrated with the walkers and golf carts. I would drive about 20 minutes to the Santos Trail in Ocala. They have a fabulous 16-mile paved path and many miles of mountain bike trails. Worth the drive.

[lildfromnyc]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:How dare you actually answer the OP's question!!!!
This is TOTV---get back with the program:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Ptmckiou]

I agree, I had to stop several times from people walking down middle of path or blocking 3/4 of path.

People have always moved over when I ring my bike bell, or cart horn…as the case may be. Then etiquette is that you wave when you go by and say, “Thanks,”. Always works, and I’ve never had a problem.

[charmed59]

At this point it’s probably off topic, but there is also a bike rack at Sumter Landing in front of TooJays as you enter the shopping district on Canal.

There is also one at the Sumter Landing Winn Dixie, and the Creekside Primary Care at Sumter Landing.

[bragones]

I am a biker and a runner. The Villages is great for both. The multi modal paths are fine for biking. I bike at a decent clip but if a cart/carts are behind me I hug the shoulder and wave the carts on when it looks safe for them to pass. I always get a wave, thank you and friendly smile. As to anyone who even mentions passing a biker in a cart while another cart is on coming, well, that's just stupidity.

[Andrea3051]

My wife and I are coming down for a lifestyle visit on Dec 30th. We're bringing our mountain bikes, We love to ride to where we're going and it's great exercise.
Do they have a place where you can lock them up near the squares?

Thanks in advance.
yes, there are racks at the town squares to secure your bikes.

[majcap]

I frequently ride to and secure my bike at Sumter Landing. There is a very nice little rack tucked in alongside Panera Bread and another on the Southeast corner of the square. I almost never have trouble finding a space. In my opinion, the racks are generally under utilized.

[Dantes]

If you ride on the main roads be sure to be prayed up

[jrref]

I agree. We just moved here and bike a lot. We tend to ride south of 44 since we live very near the Chitty Chatty Bridge and there is too much golf cart traffic going to the golf courses in the morning when riding North. We have one of the largest Bike groups in the country here, the Sumter Bike group, and when i ride with them we usually ride outside of the Villages where its nice and open, flat, and very little traffic. You will find the bike paths South of 44 more than enough to ride but i don't know of any mountain bike trails here in the Villages. You probably need to go outside for that. Running is no problem. I will say i generally don't ride on the roads unless i'm with the bike group for safety. Just like any road in any town you need to be careful. Finally, i have a high end road bike and sometimes the golf carts are going too slow in front of me and generally they pull over and let me pass. Hope this helps.

[Cliff Fr]

[QUOTE=MX rider;2028791]My wife and I are coming down for a lifestyle visit on Dec 30th. We're bringing our mountain bikes, We love to ride to where we're going and it's great exercise.
Do they have a place where you can lock them up near the squares?

Thanks in advance.[/QUO
TE].

If your priorities are being able to walk, run and mountain bike you might consider buying a house close to the Santos trail. Santos trail is located several miles north of the Villages off of hwy 441 south of the town of Belleview. No golf carts are allowed on the trails and there's a paved walking trail as well as unpaved "mountain" trails for different skill levels. You would have to drive to the nearest town square which would be Spanish Springs.

[MrFlorida]

To answer your original question, Yes, they have bike racks in the squares.....did this ever go off track.....

[thevillages2013]

I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to pass a slow golf cart on my E-bike, while riding the MULTI-MODAL PATHS.

Turnabout is fair play

[J1ceasar]

Also we have "rails to trails" bike paths - thru sumter and lake county - great for biking.. as well as several mountain bike / hiking paths out of county ..


Thanks! I was hoping that was the case after seeing the first answer. My wife and I are also runners. If we don't have the ability to enjoy biking and running there we won't be moving to TV.
Outdoor fitness is very important to us. If we end up getting a place there we'll get a golf cart for sure. But we'll also bike a lot. Hopefully I won't run into the arrogant a** who said the paths are only for golf carts. lol

And thanks for actually answering my question.

[Shadowrider]

Don't worry ... if you don't run into him there are plenty more out there.

[Rzepecki]

It’s not a golf cart path, it’s a multi modal path designed for Walkers, runners, bicycles and golf carts.

Ditto!

[JMintzer]

Light post.

That's heavy, man...

[Don5154]

chilout chilout chilout

Take a deep breath.
Some people use the term as slang.
Breath.
Breath.

Perhaps you should 🤔

[pdatc]

We ride our bikes on the multi modals all the time. So far no issues. You’ll be fine riding on them.

[MX rider]

Running and biking are HUGE activities in TV, as in swimming to round out the Tri.
If they are important to you, be sure to keep that in mind as you are looking at houses. I have a lot of running routes near my house. I don’t bike, but I can think of a lot of biking routes.

Go directly to those who do that - use google

I often see a running club at LSL early in the morning.

Here is a link to The Villages Runners Club
The Villages Running Club – Celebrate the joy of running (https://thevillagesrunningclub.com/)

The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community (https://www.thevillages.com/life/run-with-villagers)

Villages Bike Club (apparently the oldest club in TV)
The Village Bicycle Club (https://thevillagebicycleclub.com/)

Thanks so much for the info. We're happy to hear that.

[tophcfa]

I certainly hope you mean the foliage on the side of the path:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I picked up on that one as well, but in a rare instance of exercising discretion, decided to let it be.

[Happydaz]

The Villages is an outstanding place for recreation. More people here are engaged in physical activity than any other place I have lived. I am an avid bicyclist and I ride with other Village bicyclists. I rarely bike on the multi modal paths as the tunnels and blind spots are not conducive to safety, plus some golf cart drivers pass on blind corners. I don’t ride the bike rail trails either as I ride faster than what is safe on these heavily traveled paths. The scenery around The Villages is beautiful and we even have “hills” we enjoy climbing. I have never been healthier in my life. Come down and enjoy the area. Bring your bicycles and join a bike club. This is one of the finest communities to bicycle in the nation. You will love it here!

[MX rider]

The Villages is an outstanding place for recreation. More people here are engaged in physical activity than any other place I have lived. I am an avid bicyclist and I ride with other Village bicyclists. I rarely bike on the multi modal paths as the tunnels and blind spots are not conducive to safety, plus some golf cart drivers pass on blind corners. I don’t ride the bike rail trails either as I ride faster than what is safe on these heavily traveled paths. The scenery around The Villages is beautiful and we even have “hills” we enjoy climbing. I have never been healthier in my life. Come down and enjoy the area. Bring your bicycles and join a bike club. This is one of the finest communities to bicycle in the nation. You will love it here!

Thats great to hear, thanks. We'll be there for 7 days starting Dec 30th. Bringing our mountain bikes. We just bought 2 new hardtails. Leaving our full suspension carbon fiber bikes at home. We save those for the serious stuff. lol

[Happydaz]

Thats great to hear, thanks. We'll be there for 7 days starting Dec 30th. Bringing our mountain bikes. We just bought 2 new hardtails. Leaving our full suspension carbon fiber bikes at home. We save those for the serious stuff. lol

If you choose to ride the roads around The Villages it may be prudent to have a rear view mirror and lights on your bikes. You can also join one of the Villages bicycle clubs and join others whom you can ride with. I usually will only ride with other club members as there is safety in a group. The farms, ranches and horse farms around The Villages are very scenic! It is a beautiful area.

[Hifred]

I think providing information is not harmful. The people will decide whether they want to ride or not. The is a fair amount of danger they might not recognize the the person responding by informing them is not wrong. Look at how many serious injuries have occurred. Just because it is legal to do something may not be the best option. Bringing up the point about the multi modal paths is fair because there are people who have ended up hospitalized and some have died from riding their bikes on the roads. Another take away is that if they are going to ride their bikes on the road they read how to handle the roundabouts and are prepared for conditions here that may differ from their home area.

[Happydaz]

I think providing information is not harmful. The people will decide whether they want to ride or not. The is a fair amount of danger they might not recognize the the person responding by informing them is not wrong. Look at how many serious injuries have occurred. Just because it is legal to do something may not be the best option. Bringing up the point about the multi modal paths is fair because there are people who have ended up hospitalized and some have died from riding their bikes on the roads. Another take away is that if they are going to ride their bikes on the road they read how to handle the roundabouts and are prepared for conditions here that may differ from their home area.

Good point. One should be very careful about riding in a roundabout. Riding in a group ride might be a good option or if just coming down for a week or so, maybe riding some of the bike/walking paths might be fun and also safe. Possibly, though, the biggest risk many visitors face coming down to The Villages could be on Interstate 95 or I 75. (approximately 38,000 Americans die in auto accidents each year.) Be careful out there and watch what you eat. Obesity and lack of exercise kills millions of Americans every year, yet no one, except concerned health care providers, ever talks about this “elephant in the room.”

[DaleDivine]

yes, there are racks at the town squares to secure your bikes.

Does one really nee to lock their bikes here? I mean most of the people in TV can't hardly walk around the squares much less steal a bike and ride off with it.

:shocked::shocked::ho:

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by dewilson58 View Post
As a runner, you really, really, really need to be on your toes (no punn) and run into traffic. Nothing nasty about Villagers, you just need to be extremely careful here. As a runner, you have no protection and there are many blind spots on paths. I have had to kiss a bush a couple of times.


I certainly hope you mean the foliage on the side of the path:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Yep, tried to let that pun slide by...
:icon_wink::popcorn::1rotfl:

[Rodneysblue]

I hate to be the one to tell you but, people who ride their bikes on the Golf Cart Paths create a dangerous situation when you want to pass a bicyclist and you have a golf cart coming in the other direction. In addition, people who ride their bicycles on the golf cart paths are too slow. I recently noticed 2 people on a tandem bike riding on Buena Vista where there is not shoulder for bikes or paths gold carts. Cars were slowing down and changing lanes to avoid them this was a very serious situation. Ride the bikes on the street in the neighbor hoods not on main roadways and again please stay off the golf cart paths.
Where the heck did you get your information. Ignorance is bliss. Bikes have as much a right to be on the Multi Model Path as golf cars, runners, skaters, walkers and pet walkers.
:mad:

[asianthree]

Usually run around 3am, rarely have issues with bikes, carts, or other people. Had a bird swoop down close to my hoodie. Best was a very large gator crossing the street front of me. I just ran in place for a few minutes giving a wide birth.

Have had community watch truck slow down to ask if I needed help:faint:
Been running here since 2010 in TV. I never had a problem other than it’s so quiet and peaceful, sometimes I run too far, and Starbucks isn’t 24 hours.

[mydavid]

I hate to be the one to tell you, but they ARE NOT "golf cart paths" they are Multi-Modal Paths and carts, bicycles and pedestrians ALL have equal rights to use them. They are only dangerous when PEOPLE don't know how to use them. Cyclists have EVERY RIGHT to drive on Buena Vista Blvd, by Florida law. If one does not like it, go lobby the Florida legislature, but until they change the law, might I suggest one show some courtesy to fellow Villagers in America's FRIENDLIEST hometown? America's friendliest hometown, that's a good one.:1rotfl:

[MX rider]

Usually run around 3am, rarely have issues with bikes, carts, or other people. Had a bird swoop down close to my hoodie. Best was a very large gator crossing the street front of me. I just ran in place for a few minutes giving a wide birth.

Have had community watch truck slow down to ask if I needed help:faint:
Been running here since 2010 in TV. I never had a problem other than it’s so quiet and peaceful, sometimes I run too far, and Starbucks isn’t 24 hours.

Thanks for the info. I won't be running at 3am though. lol

[JMintzer]

America's friendliest hometown, that's a good one.:1rotfl:

Pretty much everyone I've met in person since I first visited 2 years ago has been quite friendly...

Now, some of the anonymous people on-line? Not as much...

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Usually run around 3am, rarely have issues with bikes, carts, or other people. Had a bird swoop down close to my hoodie. Best was a very large gator crossing the street front of me. I just ran in place for a few minutes giving a wide birth.

Have had community watch truck slow down to ask if I needed help:faint:
Been running here since 2010 in TV. I never had a problem other than it’s so quiet and peaceful, sometimes I run too far, and Starbucks isn’t 24 hours. 3am hmmm what do you do with rest of day? I usually go to bed between 1am and 2 after watching a movie and don’t usually get up till 9:30 , I’ve done all my gym after 12 and all my biking walking and running after2 pm outside winter and summer , only thing gets me up at 3 am is a trip to airport , I like to get out early and rest when I get there