[Bruiser1]

At Inverness , on the bike trail, I encountered an entire group of "Wounded Warriors " riding their recumbent bikes. Due to the physical challenges ..their bikes were modified for their unique circumstances. This was a perfect place for the experience.

the trails are converted rail trails so the grades are condusive for bikes,recumbents, and pedestrians. And the environment of this SHARED resource with the positive respectfull interactions was wonderful!

The warriors were having a great time with excersize,comraderie and esprit de corps. The bikers and pedestrians were enthusiastic on their appreciation for these special individuals.

Granted this is the optimum situation for this interaction. But I thought to myself "it doesn't get better than this"

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

True but it's how soon do you see it, maybe not soon enough. And then don't forget about our Texting drivers. There is no way I would ride one of them in a 35 MPH zone but it's legal and to each his own.

It’s a risk all of us take. Whether it’s a walker, jogger, cyclist or a person on a motorcycle. The same holds true for the risk a person in a car faces with inattentive drivers.

[ColdNoMore]

When it comes to recumbent bicyclists, I should probably start taking a more...laid back attitude.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by JoMar

What's more scary is driving a slingshot on 75 alongside a 18 wheeler. Have seen several out there.

I wouldn't feel any less safe driving a slingshot than a motorcycle, or small hybrid car, and I would feel much safer in a slingshot than in an inappropriately named "smart car".

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by photo1902

It’s a risk all of us take. Whether it’s a walker, jogger, cyclist or a person on a motorcycle. The same holds true for the risk a person in a car faces with inattentive drivers.

If all other things were equal,
I would rather be belted in my car
if hit by an inattentive driver.
I believe my risk of personal injury would be
a lot less than if I was in any of the other modes mentioned.

[Topspinmo]

I don't have problem with bikers and the different kinds. Sure, it's inconveniences, but most of use are in too much of hurry. For me I would never ride or buy one for two or three reasons all my opinion of course. The cost too much for me, my balance not all that good with only one ear, the other is pencil rack! And I value my health too much to be on street with obnoxious rude AHs that always in hurry.

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by photo1902

If you can't see a person on a recumbent bike, you shouldn't be driving a motor vehicle.

Tell that to the grayhair that headed towards me because she thought it was ok to turn left when entering a roundabout.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by JoMar

What's more scary is driving a slingshot on 75 alongside a 18 wheeler. Have seen several out there.

what is a sling shot?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

True but it's how soon do you see it, maybe not soon enough. And then don't forget about our Texting drivers. There is no way I would ride one of them in a 35 MPH zone but it's legal and to each his own.

I must respectfully disagree......To say "to each his own" bothers me. I don't want to be the driver who accidentally hits one of these recumbent bikes and injures or kills someone. It's not fair to the biker or the driver to have to deal with that for the rest of their lives.

[Bowtorc]

I agree that we should share the roads but low light or driving into the son makes seeing rather difficult. AND, why don't we really share? Let's get them registered, insured and licensed . Then we truly are sharing equal road use.

[Gpsma]

Lone biker today on southbound morse in a regular bike. Guess he was one of the many entitled bikers...he felt it necessary to give everyone who didnt pull into the second lane to go around him the finger.

TV Bikers...the Entitled of the Entitled.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Lone biker today on southbound morse in a regular bike. Guess he was one of the many entitled bikers...he felt it necessary to give everyone who didnt pull into the second lane to go around him the finger.

TV Bikers...the Entitled of the Entitled.

Ahh...love those generalizations.

[Ron_Ski]

I don't ride my bicycle often, but when I do, I ride on the MMP's.

It's safe, courteous and the right thing to do.

Stay safe my friends.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Lone biker today on southbound morse in a regular bike. Guess he was one of the many entitled bikers...he felt it necessary to give everyone who didnt pull into the second lane to go around him the finger.

TV Bikers...the Entitled of the Entitled.

You could call the biker 'entitled'.

Or...

You could call all the motorists who did not change lanes to pass 'entitled'.

[B-flat]

Originally Posted by Ron_Ski

I don't ride my bicycle often, but when I do, I ride on the MMP's.

It's safe, courteous and the right thing to do.

Stay safe my friends.

Plus One. I’m a long time mostly solo rider and have traveled many busy roads, but at this point in life I’ll stay off the roads and ride the MMPs.

Riding in a pack in a paceline works best on roads.