Bike paths (not a bike lane on the street) are usually not good for cycling. We cyclists has the same problems with walkers two abreast or walking their dog on a 25 ft leash as you do in your car with cyclists in the road.
Not having a door to punish their offenses, I prefer to annoy motorists to taking my chances on the bike path.
Not really, I do ride a bike on the street, but I stay out of the way of autos as much as possible, riding to the right or on the shoulder, if available. I will pull over if I see several cars behind me and I can find a spot.
Oh, and I not an enviro-weenie or ride for any environmental reason, I just like to ride and stay in shape (as much as a 60+ can).
You sound like a very respectful and courteous biker, and you have no idea how much I appreciate cyclists such as yourself.
Sorry for calling them “bike paths”, but I’ve heard that term quite a bit when speaking of bike lanes.
I love bike lanes and sidewalks as they afford everyone the space they need. However, when I pass a cyclist on a country road with no bike lane, and he gives me the finger because I passed him...I want to open the passenger side door.
In my neck of the woods, cyclists believe they own the road. I say, “fine”...own your piece of the road by being licensed and paying taxes on your piece of the road.
If you were an environweenie, you wouldn’t be on FR. And, I congratulate you for staying in shape, and for being respectful while doing so.