[lpkruege1]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Why is it that People driving a golf cart on a golf cart path think they can run bicyclist off the path and swear at them?
I almost seen two carts hit bicyclist today. What are these peoples problem and why do they think they rule the golf cart paths?
Is this entitlement or just complete AHOLES ?
Lets see how much trouble this post causes?

I ride a bike on the paths and try and stay to the right side. Why? for my own safety and to be courteous to those driving a cart. Riding a bike down the center, or riding 2 abreast, or meandering from side to side is not safe nor courteous. I could feel entitled when I ride my bike and make it difficult for carts to pass but hurt or dead is still hurt or dead.

[Tomptomp]

I want the bikers to “hog” the path until they want me to pass. There were times that the bike moved all the way to the right and then cursed at me for passing when I thought it to be safe.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Tomptomp

I want the bikers to “hog” the path until they want me to pass. There were times that the bike moved all the way to the right and then cursed at me for passing when I thought it to be safe.

I'm not sure what that means, but.........I'm going to pass a biker when I want to, not when THEY want me to (as long as it is safe)

[frank1975]

Some have been drinking, some don't think you belong there, some are jealous that you're biking and they can't get the will power to do so, etc. etc.etc.. This is also for runners and walkers too. It's a lost cause. A PROBLEM THAT WILL NEVER BE SOLVED!!!!!

[Priebehouse]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Why is it that People driving a golf cart on a golf cart path think they can run bicyclist off the path and swear at them?
I almost seen two carts hit bicyclist today. What are these peoples problem and why do they think they rule the golf cart paths?
Is this entitlement or just complete AHOLES ?
Lets see how much trouble this post causes?

I vote for the AHOLES.

[lisahathy]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

When I ride my bike I stay way over to the right so carts can easily pass.... But, I've seen some bikers riding right in the center of the path and refuse to let anything pass... It works both ways, please people, be courteous.

Thank you so much for kindly moving to the right and letting others pass. Many bike riders ride in the center of the path, and the road, and refuse to let golf carts or cars pass even though they are much slower than the speed limit. It would be so easy for them to move to the right and let others go by. Some refuse.

Originally Posted by Toymeister

I have found the only way to discourage the cart drivers from playing chicken with me is to 'talk car' to them. The discourteous cart drivers are the SUVs of the multimodal paths but everyone of them fears a car.

You reach into the cart drivers inner fear by using automotive horns (for bikes). Loudbicycle makes these. Loud Bicycle | Car horn for bikes.

They have two models, the 'mini' which is two diaphragm horns, hi and low pitch. This sounds like a midsized Toyota. Or the 'classic' snail horn, sounds similar to a 1998 Buick LeSabre. Neither model is suitable for cyclists that count bike accessories by the gram, or penny pinchers.

I have both, they have saved both myself and Mrs. Toymeister from non-attentive car drivers and the aggressive cart drivers. Frankly, it snaps the cart drivers out of their aggressiveness like a dog on a shock collar. They can't comprehend that a bike can sound like a car.

For the bike horn haters: if you heard mine you were doing something incredibly stupid!

Just an FYI you can be ticketed for blowing a horn in a car unless it was used in an emergency. Anger horn blowing can cost you $$.

[bark4me]

99% of crashes are caused by human error and are avoidable which is why they are called crashes now not accidents. People need to be more cognizant.

[tsmall22204]

We all need to play together in the same playground. These complaints go both ways. I suggest that golf carts obey the speed limit, bicyclists obey the rules and laws, and walkers be aware of on coming traffic. This is a community of mostly retired people. Slow down and enjoy life and stop the needless complaining.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by mlmarr

Tis the snowbird/vistor's season, people are rude/feel entitled everywhere, just smile at them be the bigger person .. oh wait did I mention it's a full moon and the fools are loose.

I read these same complaints last Summer...

[rpgio]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Why is it that People driving a golf cart on a golf cart path think they can run bicyclist off the path and swear at them?
I almost seen two carts hit bicyclist today. What are these peoples problem and why do they think they rule the golf cart paths?
Is this entitlement or just complete AHOLES ?
Lets see how much trouble this post causes?

Perhaps the answer to your question lies within the first sentence where you reference "People driving a golf cart on a golf cart path"

[Mrprez]

Originally Posted by angelscelebrate

Just an FYI you can be ticketed for blowing a horn in a car unless it was used in an emergency. Anger horn blowing can cost you $$.

316.271 Horns and warning devices.—
(1) Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet.
(2) No horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.
(3) The driver of a motor vehicle shall, when reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation, give audible warning with his or her horn, but shall not otherwise use such horn when upon a highway.
(4) No vehicle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any siren, whistle, or bell, except as otherwise permitted in this section.
(5) It is permissible but not required that any vehicle be equipped with a theft alarm signal device which is so arranged that it cannot be used by the driver as an ordinary warning signal.
(6) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 500 feet and of a type approved by the department, but such siren, whistle, or bell shall not be used except when the vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, in which event the driver of the vehicle shall sound the siren, whistle, or bell when reasonably necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers of the approach thereof.
(7) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, a trolley may be equipped with a bell, and the bell is not required to be used only as a warning device. As used in this subsection, the term “trolley” includes any bus which resembles a streetcar, which is powered by overhead electric wires or is self-propelled, and which is used primarily as a public conveyance.
(8) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
History.—s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 4, ch. 86-36; s. 1, ch. 88-91; s. 325, ch. 95-148; s. 203, ch. 99-248.

[MollyJo]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

I have found the only way to discourage the cart drivers from playing chicken with me is to 'talk car' to them. The discourteous cart drivers are the SUVs of the multimodal paths but everyone of them fears a car.

You reach into the cart drivers inner fear by using automotive horns (for bikes). Loudbicycle makes these. Loud Bicycle | Car horn for bikes.

They have two models, the 'mini' which is two diaphragm horns, hi and low pitch. This sounds like a midsized Toyota. Or the 'classic' snail horn, sounds similar to a 1998 Buick LeSabre. Neither model is suitable for cyclists that count bike accessories by the gram, or penny pinchers.

I have both, they have saved both myself and Mrs. Toymeister from non-attentive car drivers and the aggressive cart drivers. Frankly, it snaps the cart drivers out of their aggressiveness like a dog on a shock collar. They can't comprehend that a bike can sound like a car.

For the bike horn haters: if you heard mine you were doing something incredibly stupid!

I love the Loud Horn post! Made my day 🤣🤣🤣 If you can’t run with the Big Dogs, stay on the porch!

[JwizChick]

I love it when a bicyclist waves me to pass on a very winding MMP like Hogeye. Please, don’t bother… keep your hands on the handlebars. I will pass when I feel it is safe for me to pass… not when YOU think I should pass!

[Beyond The Wall]

Originally Posted by mlmarr

Tis the snowbird/vistor's season, people are rude/feel entitled everywhere, just smile at them be the bigger person .. oh wait did I mention it's a full moon and the fools are loose.

It happens ALL YEAR LONG, not just during snowbird season. If no snowbirds your amenity fee would triple!