Originally Posted by
MinnMan
Interesting information. The LBS guy might have been exaggerating, but that looks like a good shoulder to me. Even with a support vehicle, I'd think that a double pace line would be on the shoulder there. As a local with connections to the cycling community, does it strike you as likely that they were riding in the traffic lane on US 75?
Experienced riders can ride side-by-side comfortably on the shoulder there.
I don't know the riding habits of these cyclists other than hearing about their above average experience and ability.
I'd rather not speculate about the answer, or ask that question of anyone at this time.
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