[Jeanne wilson]

It never happened. That’s fakest news I ever heard!

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Down here we can turn right on red if safety to do so, unless otherwise posted (no right turn on red).

Yes, but you must make a complete stop before making a turn on red and only if there is no oncoming traffic.

[nick demis]

Originally Posted by FromDC

Hum, if 40-50 bike riders were riding at 5 mph, they would fall over. I'm sure they weren't riding that slow. Also, take a picture of 40-50 bike riders grouped together on the path. I don't think that happened.

Thank you for calling me a liar. You maybe correct about the speed. Coming up the hill from the tunnel by before the rotary by the bridge, they were closer to a slow walk, 3-4 MPH. You are also correct about the number of bikes, probably closer to 60.

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

Bla bla bla. Now let's hear how a cyclists had his/her close encounter with death.
Everyone is in such a hurry. Most of us are retired aren't we?

yes, but incontinent.

[nick demis]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Bicycles have every right to be on the MMPs.

The reason that there was a backup was because the first cart determined that there was not enough room to perform a safe pass of the cyclists.

If that bothers you or slows you down then get your keys, open your garage, and drive your automobile.

Your privilege of operating a cart on the MMP ends exactly where the cyclist's begins. Your privilege is not greater than anyone else's in The Villages.

Sorry but it is supposed to be SHARED not DOMINATED by any one. Can't believe the total lack of courtesy expressed by a lot of these posters. Hope that you are not the fluke case of trying to get to the emergency room when something like this happens.

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by nick demis

Sorry but it is supposed to be SHARED not DOMINATED by any one. Can't believe the total lack of courtesy expressed by a lot of these posters. Hope that you are not the fluke case of trying to get to the emergency room when something like this happens.

When I need the ER, I probably won't be in my golf cart.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Any reason to believe the OP is a liar?????
I find it hard to believe only because I've never seen it, but with Strawberry Festival at Brownwood, I can't dismiss it either. But it doesn't matter---the point is that the MMP is a SHARED path/road. That means cart drivers have no right to run cyclists off the road or endanger them. Likewise, it means that, when safe, slower "traffic" should allow faster traffic to pass. It does NOT mean that trikes can block everyone else because they "have the right" to be there.

In essence, I agree 100%. Only hold back is last sentence. I would have opted for, "Just because they have the ability to block traffic does not mean they should. To do such a thing is inconsiderate and rude and potentially very dangerous."
Is that change alright with you?
My hope, actually more of a wish, is to see all parties getting along in a friendly manner rather than an adversarial manner. Showing kindness and consideration for one another. Everyone could move more easily and efficiently, and more safely.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Any reason to believe the OP is a liar?.

Liar is harsh and, possibly, incorrect. Would you settle for. "May be prone to exaggeration in order to make a point"?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

In essence, I agree 100%. Only hold back is last sentence. I would have opted for, "Just because they have the ability to block traffic does not mean they should. To do such a thing is inconsiderate and rude and potentially very dangerous."
Is that change alright with you?
My hope, actually more of a wish, is to see all parties getting along in a friendly manner rather than an adversarial manner. Showing kindness and consideration for one another. Everyone could move more easily and efficiently, and more safely.

[DDToto41]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

How, exactly, can a trike give anyone room to pass without a cart entering the other lane? This is what this thread is about, although the same concept applies to two wheeled bicycles


They can't. It is a physical impossibly.

How can a cart pass a bicycle withoutt going into the other lane? I passed a bicycle the other day but I had to follow him for a while because of on coming traffic and the lanes split for a median. When it was clear I passed him by moving into the other lane and had 3 - 4 feet between him and I. I respected his rights and he gave me a wave to thank me, which was not necessary but appreciated.

[GNXGuy]

This is about courtesy. Suggesting someone pass on the right (grass) is ignorant. With that suggestion you lost all credibility on the subject.

Originally Posted by Toymeister

They can and should take the entire lane and walkers should as well.

If a cyclist rides towards the right in the MMP then carts will "share the lane". That is extremely dangerous for the cyclist. Cart drivers can and do force cyclists off the path. If you are in such a rush to pass (an emergency) pass on the grass. All golf carts are designed to do this, most bicycles on the MMPs here are not.

Replace MMP with a two lane public road, carts for cars, and bicycle or ebike for motorcycle.

At anytime in your LIFETIME have you intentionally shared a lane with a motorcycle? What about a 150cc motorcycle (very small, not powerful but road legal)? No, you have not. For exactly the same reason you, as a cart driver should NEVER share a lane with a cyclist. If it is not safe to pass then you follow the cyclist until it is safe to do so. It's pretty simple. Your privilege of operating a cart on a mmp IS NOT SUPERIOR to a cyclist, never.

I can't believe that's have to explain this to an adult.

[PennBF]

Come on, lets get a laugh out of this. A lot of the cyclist's dress up like they are in the French Open race, and outfits so tight your amazed they get in them. A lot boast about the number of miles they have biked each day. It is true there is little respect from the large groups who ignore traffic on the road. I believe there is a law which restricts the bike to be no further than 3 feet from the curb which is ignored when the herd is riding. One last point, why must they ride in large groups? Is it a fear of being alone? I don't see other groups walking or riding in large groups in the road or MMP? Maybe someday we will see the "nerds of IT" walking in the road or MMP with outfits that are tight and show how many hacks they have made, Aah, life is great if you just look at the humor side.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Or when Moses squash the golden calf when he threw the tables at golden calf.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YETnMqtlyI

Thank you for ruining a perfectly good Mel Brooks joke...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Laker14

When I need the ER, I probably won't be in my golf cart.

For some, it's the only transportation they have...

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

It isn't about rights, it's about respect and courtesy. Knowingly impeding others is not very courteous or respectful even if it is your right to do so.

Bicycles are allowed to be on the MMPs. They normally travel slower than golf carts. I would not consider this impeding. Also, should the golf cart driver not be respectful of the bike rider and realize that slower speeds are normal?