Originally Posted by
wolfchild
I don't have any complaints about MUPS here in my suburbs where I live and ride...MUPS make my daily commutes a lot easier, and I get to avoid some of the busy arterial roads with speeding cars and distracted drivers plus I get to enjoy some nature along the way. Seeing coywolves early in the morning or evening makes me feel happy...I just don't get it why so many bikeforums cyclists demonize MUPS and other people who use MUPS...I never had problems with walkers, strollers, joggers... and dogs which are on the leash most of the time.
Agreed.
Every once-in-a-while I'll have an issue, but usually I have an enjoyable, safe, ride.
How many MUP deaths do you hear about every year? I can't think of any.
And for me personally, I can't stand riding in traffic. It's not just the inherit danger of being struck, but the exhaust fumes as well. Everytime a car passes by you're breathing in harmful carcinogens.
We should be grateful of MUPs. It's a safe way to ride in the fresh air and observe nature.