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But the riding on public roads is what all of us ever did. Not "especially". For 45 years I have been a member of the cyclists who just ride on public roads.
by downut 5y ago
But the riding on public roads is what all of us ever did. Not "especially". For 45 years I have been a member of the cyclists who just ride on public roads.
Since COVID I have not done a century but I feel an overwhelming need to do several now, on public roads.
The amount of time it takes to complete whatever distance it is is immaterial.
- jacquesm 5y agoCycling tracks are boring as hell. I've tried that a couple of times but it really isn't for me. The upsides (no other traffic, safety) do not begin to offset the downsides. The same goes for digital solutions. But what I probably should have written better, is that on public roads means 'open to the public' as well, and the way groups that are on racing bikes tend to upset traffic even though the roads are open can be quite irritating. I've seen groups of guys on fancy bikes block traffic, make the bike paths very unsafe for oncoming traffic and cycle on the main roads as though other traffic did not exist. That's fine on a closed course but not when the roads are open.