I prefer the rails to trails variety of biking.
Amen to that! Central Florida has many great bike trails. I have logged over 3,000 miles this year on my favorite trail through the Green Swamp.
I see bike lanes on roads and highways and wonder who in their right mind would do road biking when the trails are so much more wonderful an experience.
I also "carry" for protection from snakes and gators...and anybody who thinks this bicyclist is an easy mark.
I can not blame you for carrying with that kind of wildlife near the trails.
I often thought about cc on my bike runs in the middle of nowhere.