John-Forrest
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This is a tricky issue I've been wondering about. Should Motorized Bikes be allowed on bike paths? It would certainly be convenient as more and more bike paths get built over old railtrails - and they are talking about interstate bike paths! It would be nice to get away from crazy highways and roads where you're risking your life wondering whether that big truck behind you sees you or not.
On the other hand, I also ride a regular bicycle and love the peace and quiet of being on a bike path usually in scenic areas. It might get crazy with motorbikers, the noise, the smell of gas. So I can understand the point of view of a bicycler.
I can easily picture electric bikes on the bike path; that seems to be ok. I have ridden my MB on bike paths without turning on motor - people look at me kind of funny, but seem to tolerate it. But on longer stretches on a day when there is little traffic, it would be nice to turn on motor, and keep it a steady 20 or so.
As the energy crisis gets really bad and prices go up to $5 gallon (and, believe me, they will!), there may be a demand that mopeds and MBs could share bike path. But can the bikers accept us? Perhaps a wider path with lanes?
What do you think?
On the other hand, I also ride a regular bicycle and love the peace and quiet of being on a bike path usually in scenic areas. It might get crazy with motorbikers, the noise, the smell of gas. So I can understand the point of view of a bicycler.
I can easily picture electric bikes on the bike path; that seems to be ok. I have ridden my MB on bike paths without turning on motor - people look at me kind of funny, but seem to tolerate it. But on longer stretches on a day when there is little traffic, it would be nice to turn on motor, and keep it a steady 20 or so.
As the energy crisis gets really bad and prices go up to $5 gallon (and, believe me, they will!), there may be a demand that mopeds and MBs could share bike path. But can the bikers accept us? Perhaps a wider path with lanes?
What do you think?