Quote Originally Posted by sarahspins View Post
I agree.. my DH is MORE comfortable riding (and jogging) on them, but as he rides very slow, and doesn't really understand "ride etiquette" he isn't really aware of the dangers or problems that MUT's create for cyclists.. he doesn't even understand how much MORE risk/danger towing a trailer adds into that equation on a MUT, which is usually what he suggests doing when the topic comes up (he does NOT like me riding on the road with the kids - at this point I just don't bother telling him when I do that). I can't stand riding on them... however, my DH is convinced that all roads with cars are uber dangerous and you should only go out and ride on them if you want to die

When a Yorkie on a retractable lease almost takes him out (this happened to me), he might change his mind. When I told the dog owner to control his dog, he called me a name. Yeah, you're right. I'm in the wrong.

It doesn't help that in Indy, crime is also a factor on our MUP. There have been several attacks involving cyclists during non-peak hours. So, you can't win; you either deal with the crowds or the criminals.