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OK, I jump in and disagree.
Any serious road bike rider can tell you the bike path is not adequete or safe for the speeds of an accomphlised road rider. Throw in the tourist, kids, and it's just dangerous.
Yes, 30A is crowded, narrow and the bikers do hold up traffic but where are they going to ride..98?

The reason the riders don't hung the edge is cars will attempt to "squeeze" past with inches of space thus endangering the rider. I realize it's a sensitive issue with people who do not ride but until our country embraces true, safe bike paths there are few options for riders.
If 98 had a nice, wide, divided path like the one on Hwy 79 going north toward the airport it would certainly help the 30A issue.

While I owned and road a road bike when I lived in Texas I sold it after moving here and ride my mountain bike on the trails on 30A due to the very issue we are discussing.

Alright, fire away...
 
I'm with you Papa J. The bike path is not adage alternative for cyclists, nor is the road. Ah if only there were an actual BIKE LANE designated for actual cyclists. The speed limit on the pedestrian/ bike path is 8 mph! It is always going to be an issue, I'm afraid.
 
I have no issue with bikers, where ever they ride. I do have issue with bikers who feel or act above the law and ride dangerously, through traffic lights and 4 way stops. You want me to share the road then be responsible how you ride on the road or get on the bike path.
 
jcpd2 said:
Is Beach Runner that stupid to strike a vehicle? Only takes one time to get ugly in a hurry.
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My sister and I both do it when cars don't respect people crossing 30A where the bike path changes sides near Cowboy Kitchen and again at the 30A/Eastern Lake Road intersection. I do it in Georgia too. When pedestrians have the right of way, I am very proactive if someone violates the pedestrian crossing law.

Kids at MIT know how to take care of vehicles disrespecting students when crossing 77 Mass Ave from the dorms to the Infinite Corridor. They fake stepping out in front of the vehicle. Scares the heck out of the driver especially since there are cops there. I guess I learned the beating on hoods there.
 
I'm walkin here! Can't you see me walkin here!?!?

Lol BR is Al Pacino.


Don't beat on the hood of a pickup in the south or you might get a shotgun in the face.
 
kurt said:
I'm walkin here! Can't you see me walkin here!?!?

Lol BR is Al Pacino.


Don't beat on the hood of a pickup in the south or you might get a shotgun in the face.
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That's what our daughter tells me. Especially when I flash my signs that say
NO TURN SIGNAL?
or
GET OFF THE PHONE AND DRIVE!

Actually once when I flashed the second sign, the guy to whom it was directed turned around and started following me. I was on my way home so I diverted and started heading towards the police department. He stopped following me.
 
Just read that San Francisco authorities have charged a cyclist who busted a stop sign and killed a pedestrian with vehicular manslaughter. It will be interesting to see how the discussion goes with this incident.
 
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