[bragones]

Wednesday 6/26 AM, I was enjoying a pleasant cycle ride heading west on the 466A multi modal path. As carts would approach from behind, I would move to the side, slow down and wave the cart on. I received lots of “thank you”, waves and smiles as the cart passed. I thought to myself, this is very enjoyable. Then I came to median that divided the path into two single lanes, one for each direction. A cart came from behind and began passing me. I shouted, “don’t pass me here, it’s dangerous”. He overtook me and ran me off the path. I flew off my bike, but fortunately, onto grass and I wasn’t hurt. As I looked up I heard him yell “F YOU” and take off. Nice guy. If you are riding in a cart, pls don’t pass a cyclist riding in a multimodal path with a divider median. Let the cyclist live and enjoy. The divider always ends within several hundred feet where it will be safe to pass.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by bragones

Wednesday 6/26 AM, I was enjoying a pleasant cycle ride heading west on the 466A multi modal path. As carts would approach from behind, I would move to the side, slow down and wave the cart on. I received lots of “thank you”, waves and smiles as the cart passed. I thought to myself, this is very enjoyable. Then I came to median that divided the path into two single lanes, one for each direction. A cart came from behind and began passing me. I shouted, “don’t pass me here, it’s dangerous”. He overtook me and ran me off the path. I flew off my bike, but fortunately, onto grass and I wasn’t hurt. As I looked up I heard him yell “F YOU” and take off. Nice guy. If you are riding in a cart, pls don’t pass a cyclist riding in a multimodal path with a divider median. Let the cyclist live and enjoy. The divider always ends within several hundred feet where it will be safe to pass.

Great advice. This is why most cyclists will ride down the middle of the divided path. Unfortunately, there are also some who won't move to the right when the path is full width, and they give cyclists a bad reputation.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Great advice. This is why most cyclists will ride down the middle of the divided path. Unfortunately, there are also some who won't move to the right when the path is full width, and they give cyclists a bad reputation.

Unfortunately, some don't. I was behind a cyclist yesterday who seemed to be hugging the concrete ribbon (on the edge of the paths north of 44) as if to let carts pass him in the divided section. One cart did, I didn't. It would have been safer for the cyclist to do as you suggest and make it obvious to the oblivious that there is not enough width to pass in those sections.

[GolfGirl122]

Sorry that happened to you.

[Davonu]

Most cart drivers are respectful of bicyclists. But not all. That is why a ride a hybrid bicycle so I can exit onto the grass if I need to let a cart pass. I try to plan my approach to divided path sections, but sometimes a cart approaching on a divided section is unavoidable. That's when I'm go onto the grass until the cart passes.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Davonu

Most cart drivers are respectful of bicyclists. But not all. That is why a ride a hybrid bicycle so I can exit onto the grass if I need to let a cart pass. I try to plan my approach to divided path sections, but sometimes a cart approaching on a divided section is unavoidable. That's when I'm go onto the grass until the cart passes.

I don't ride a bicycle, and some cyclists are a PITA. However, you are under no obligation to pull off the path to let a cart pass. The cart can wait until there is a section that he can use to pass safely. That's why it is called an MMP, not a cart path.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

I don't ride a bicycle, and some cyclists are a PITA. However, you are under no obligation to pull off the path to let a cart pass. The cart can wait until there is a section that he can use to pass safely. That's why it is called an MMP, not a cart path.

A LOT of people do NOT understand that unfortunately.

[birdiebill]

By Florida law, a motorized vehicle must give at least three feet clearance when passing a bicycle. You can not pass with three feet of clearance where there is an MMP median. So I stay behind the bicycle until the way is clear and I have at least three feet of clearance to pass. Not sure how this applies to the MMP's, but I am never in such a hurry that I have to pass before the median divided MMP ends.

[Davonu]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

…you are under no obligation to pull off the path to let a cart pass…

I said nothing about being obligated. It’s called self-preservation.

[sdeikenberry]

As a rider, in situations like the divided multi-modal path, it's important for the rider to own that narrow path...ride in the middle but keep up a reasonable speed. Move to the side once you are clear of the divided portion. That may not make the cart folks happy, but everyone stays safe. Legally, vehicles are required to give bicycle riders 3 feet of clearance to pass...that is not possible in the divided portions of our multi modal paths.

[Billrisma]

This is a very good topic. I am a bike rider and drive a golf cart. There are good respectful riders and respectful cart drivers and unfortunately there are bad ones as well, as in anything…and give us cyclers bad reputations. Extra efforts on both parties keeps everyone safe.
When I ride either on MMP or public roads I wave on following cars/carts just like you do. Like wise, on narrow lanes I extend my hand down beside me with my palm facing the follower to signal…” wait please “ then wave them to pass…then usually I get a “thank you honk” in reply. Likewise when I pass walkers, I ring a bell so as not to startle then and then say “biker on your left”…usually they slide to the right, and some say thank you.
It’s called defensive riding/driving…works both ways.
Again, good worthwhile topic.

[SXLUNA]

There are many entitled golf cart drivers in TV (not all but a good number). You need to report these dolts to the police and let them enforce the laws. I don't understand why people are in such a hurry. Golf carts speed all the time, we need the county to enforce traffic laws! MMP are for all! I applaud you for being considerate!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by SXLUNA

There are many entitled golf cart drivers in TV (not all but a good number). You need to report these dolts to the police and let them enforce the laws. I don't understand why people are in such a hurry. Golf carts speed all the time, we need the county to enforce traffic laws! MMP are for all! I applaud you for being considerate!

As one can tell from my 2 posts above, I tend to side with the cyclist/OP. However, the post I am responding to does not help their case by statements such as "many entitled golf cart drivers", "speed ALL the time" and calling them "dolts". There are some "entitled" cyclists as well, I wouldn't say many in either group. And then, how are you going to "report" a golf cart---no tags, no numbers. Besides, the MMPs are not subject to speed limits. Given it's post #2, let's just call it a result of inexperience.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

As one can tell from my 2 posts above, I tend to side with the cyclist/OP. However, the post I am responding to does not help their case by statements such as "many entitled golf cart drivers", "speed ALL the time" and calling them "dolts". There are some "entitled" cyclists as well, I wouldn't say many in either group. And then, how are you going to "report" a golf cart---no tags, no numbers. Besides, the MMPs are not subject to speed limits. Given it's post #2, let's just call it a result of inexperience.

Correct and even if you try and call the cops, they aren’t coming. They don’t take action against a person on the word of another person. They have to see it or it didn’t happen. Cops aren’t the solution to everything they have more important things to do.

[NotGolfer]

I see on all the posts similar to this the common responses from the perpetrators will be explatives and flashing "the bird". Then folks come on social media using the expression of "entitled". THIS, to me, is getting tiresome as it's juvenile.

I recently read on FB from a link where I moved here from that the drivers were "insane" and not following the rules of the road. SOOOOO, it's not just Villagers as it must be all over. I'm so sorry that the OP was knocked off his bike but glad he wasn't injured.