I can understand when there is no path for them but I just don’t get it when there is a bike path built for them and they still use the road. All throughout my neighborhood there are county built bike paths which they don’t use instead they insist on biking on the 45 mph road and wonder why people in cars get pissed.
If there was a path I’d use it, but there are no back paths between my residence and place of employment.
Most bike paths don’t take you where you want to go - they usually lead to a park or recreation field. I ride the roads to get someplace specific - I ride the paths for exercise.