Old 04-16-21, 10:55 AM
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mev
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Originally Posted by 10 Wheels
Would you ride this road?
Yes.

While not preferred, we get roads like that around Austin as well. Generally cases not too far from an urban center but where population has expanded and roads are still closer to how they were originally built. In general, I'll not do stupid things e.g. riding at night - and otherwise make sure I am visible and predictable. I also watch my mirror a bit more just to understand situation coming up, e.g. if I start to spot someone trying to pass from ahead and/or someone from behind at same time.

Sometimes if you have ability, time of day can also make a difference for some of these roads, so if for example I am in commuting hours, I might take more roundabout route but with better shoulders.
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