Re: 10/07/05: Do we belong on bike paths?

On Oct 8, 2005, at 4:27 PM, Sheldon Brown wrote:
>
> I've ridden my GT3 on rail trails and found no problem.  The width
> issue is deceptive.
>
> Your 18" figure is atypical.  Most mountain bikes have handlebars 22"
> wide or more.  Also, a bicycle needs more space because it must move
> from side to side and also lean to balance.
>
> A trike, on the other hand, can be ridden perfectly straight, even at
> very slow speeds.
>

A bike with a trailer is also wider than many trikes, and less stable.  
I think we'd all agree that a trailer full of kids has a place on the 
path, and bike / multi-use paths need to be built with them in mind.  
If they are, there will be plenty of room for the rest of us -- trikes, 
handcycles, utility trailers, and velomobiles.

Mary



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