Isn't it wonderful? I live in the DC area, so during "off work" hours, my favorite bike paths are usually busy, especially in mild/nice weather (middle aged or 20-something male speedsters going way too fast, roller bladers, kids who can't control their bikes, "weaving" inexperienced cyclists, walkers/joggers who insist on going two or three abreast, people w/baby carriages--the extra wide models are the worst). It can be nerve wracking. Consequently, I love opportunities to ride when the 'obstacles or 'terrorizers' are either at work/school or still sleeping. Sometimes, I'll take a day off in the middle of the week just to enjoy a ride in solitude. Those are the best This is one of the reason that I don't mind riding in the winter--it keeps the fair-weather people inside and I get the trails pretty much to myself.