Moultonborough Neck Road

Newbiesaukee · 05-26-2015, 06:32 AM

Bicycles on the road should be ridden with traffic and bikers are supposed to follow all traffic rules...such as red lights, etc.

Merrymeeting · 05-26-2015, 06:38 AM

Many times, it depends on the road. I've been running on the roads most of my life. In the Lakes Region, I'm often constantly crossing back and forth across the road during my run.

This is due to the mostly single lane, curvy, hilly nature of the roads here. If I'm approaching a sharp curve or a hill where I'll be on the blind side of oncoming traffic, I will cross over to the other side to provide for a better/longer sight-line for both me and the oncoming vehicle.

bruinsfan · 05-26-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Many times, it depends on the road. I've been running on the roads most of my life. In the Lakes Region, I'm often constantly crossing back and forth across the road during my run.

This is due to the mostly single lane, curvy, hilly nature of the roads here. If I'm approaching a sharp curve or a hill where I'll be on the blind side of oncoming traffic, I will cross over to the other side to provide for a better/longer sight-line for both me and the oncoming vehicle.

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Merrymeeting · 05-28-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Many times, it depends on the road. I've been running on the roads most of my life. In the Lakes Region, I'm often constantly crossing back and forth across the road during my run.

This is due to the mostly single lane, curvy, hilly nature of the roads here. If I'm approaching a sharp curve or a hill where I'll be on the blind side of oncoming traffic, I will cross over to the other side to provide for a better/longer sight-line for both me and the oncoming vehicle.

As I was running today, I realized another reason why I sometimes cross back and forth on a road...shade! When it gets hot like this (not complaining!), it's much better to stay on pavement that's been in the shade.

I also agree with an earlier post. Don't wear headphones while on the road. It helps a lot to be able to hear oncoming traffic.

05-26-2015, 06:32 AM	#1
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05-26-2015, 06:38 AM	#2
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Many times, it depends on the road. I've been running on the roads most of my life. In the Lakes Region, I'm often constantly crossing back and forth across the road during my run. This is due to the mostly single lane, curvy, hilly nature of the roads here. If I'm approaching a sharp curve or a hill where I'll be on the blind side of oncoming traffic, I will cross over to the other side to provide for a better/longer sight-line for both me and the oncoming vehicle.

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