The number of cyclists who fail to yield to pedestrians around here is concerning. I’ve stopped taking my camera out for a walk with me because I don’t want to crouch down to get a pic of a mushroom, and get creamed by an e-cyclist that’s late to work or something. The path is maybe 5ft across, with foliage to either side, and I’ve had far too many near misses already.
You’ve missed that it’s not a bike path, it’s a mixed use leisure trail. I’m not so much of an idiot to be a pedestrian on the mountain bike only courses. You are absolutely not allowed to step off the path, you must stick to the trail or risk damaging the ecosystem.
If I’m not allowed to stop off to the side of a hiking path that allows bikes, where are pedestrians allowed to stop and take pics?
Wasn’t referring to MTB tracks but stopping to chill there would be a particularly bad idea.
As for bike paths/mixed use trails: Off to the side is fine if you can’t step on the grass (that seems very unusual for a bike path, but OK, rules are rules). I’m talking about assholes who block the path off in groups chitchatting on blind corners, then get irate that runners, cyclists, etc, say something about it.
In our area, there are multiple spots along the paths and trails for people to gather and rest, sit on benches, take in some scenic views, etc. so it’s extra annoying that they ignore all these spots and choose to just park their asses right there in the middle of the bike path.
I believe we’re talking about different types of trails. There is no grass or pavement in the ones I’m talking about, the ferns/trees/shrubs/brambles comes right up to the gravel/packed earth. The trailhead clearly states to keep on the trail. There are benches and informational placards, but not in alcoves, just on the side of the path. It’s an old rail right-of-way, and the placards invite people to learn more about the eco reclamation process and has infographics to help you identify the native plants and animals.
It’s part of the frustration in my initial comment, where all nature trails around me are mixed use, even when high-speed cycling isn’t appropriate for the trail.
The number of cyclists who fail to yield to pedestrians around here is concerning. I’ve stopped taking my camera out for a walk with me because I don’t want to crouch down to get a pic of a mushroom, and get creamed by an e-cyclist that’s late to work or something. The path is maybe 5ft across, with foliage to either side, and I’ve had far too many near misses already.
If you’re on a bike path, don’t stop.
If you want to stop, get off the path.
Stopping in the middle of a bike path is just as not OK as passing carelessly.
Don’t be that person.
You’ve missed that it’s not a bike path, it’s a mixed use leisure trail. I’m not so much of an idiot to be a pedestrian on the mountain bike only courses. You are absolutely not allowed to step off the path, you must stick to the trail or risk damaging the ecosystem.
If I’m not allowed to stop off to the side of a hiking path that allows bikes, where are pedestrians allowed to stop and take pics?
Wasn’t referring to MTB tracks but stopping to chill there would be a particularly bad idea.
As for bike paths/mixed use trails: Off to the side is fine if you can’t step on the grass (that seems very unusual for a bike path, but OK, rules are rules). I’m talking about assholes who block the path off in groups chitchatting on blind corners, then get irate that runners, cyclists, etc, say something about it.
In our area, there are multiple spots along the paths and trails for people to gather and rest, sit on benches, take in some scenic views, etc. so it’s extra annoying that they ignore all these spots and choose to just park their asses right there in the middle of the bike path.
I believe we’re talking about different types of trails. There is no grass or pavement in the ones I’m talking about, the ferns/trees/shrubs/brambles comes right up to the gravel/packed earth. The trailhead clearly states to keep on the trail. There are benches and informational placards, but not in alcoves, just on the side of the path. It’s an old rail right-of-way, and the placards invite people to learn more about the eco reclamation process and has infographics to help you identify the native plants and animals.
It’s part of the frustration in my initial comment, where all nature trails around me are mixed use, even when high-speed cycling isn’t appropriate for the trail.