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Offline Angry Chicken

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Bike Paths
« on: May 25, 2009, 02:56:58 pm »
Here in Ottawa, what were originally conceived as bike paths have become mostly "recreational pathways" (link: http://tinyurl.com/omz6p5) as blading, strolling, pramming, running and other such detritus activities have slowly taken over.  I'm wondering if others on this forum have noticed the same thing where they live?  The recreational pathways are the most dangerous place to ride a bike nowadays.
« Last Edit: May 25, 2009, 02:59:16 pm by Angry Chicken »
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Re: Bike Paths
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2009, 04:54:37 pm »
Barcelona has a great system, there are bikes everywhere
http://www.bcn.es/bicicleta/en/bici_carrils.html

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Re: Bike Paths
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2009, 05:46:21 pm »
Victoria has such pathways.  They're used for a wide variety of stuff, but I've found biking on them is still very enjoyable.  As long as the paths are decently wide and you have a bell or horn, there's no reason everyone can't share the space.

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Re: Bike Paths
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2009, 05:50:46 pm »
"pramming" is a "detritus" activity...........has Hell's Grannies gone and got preggers !!!! :rofl: :rofl2:.............."BAN SPANDEX SHORTS".........and "BRING BACK THA BOMB"......... :stick: :pimp: :banana: >:D :light:
THERE IS NO CURE FOR "LOTUS"......ONLY TREATMENT.....