Locally we have the Gravel Super Highway and if you want to go fast you have to hit the crush at dawn. Any other time it’s Partypace™️ with very occasional quickish bursts. It’s far too busy with hikers, dog walkers, pushchairers and horse riders to do anything else. It would seem this is the case unless you are on either an eMotorbike or are wearing full roadie gear and are riding a high end race bike, so pretty much the same as road riding then.
It’s far too busy with hikers, dog walkers, pushchairers and horse riders to do anything else.
Not in small part the reason why I prefer to ride at early hours or away from main paths when possible. Otherwise, as stated above, the general rule is don't be a dick and share the paths.
I prefer as early as possible too, but just can't do weekdays during term-time. I went out at 18:30 a few days ago, and the main paths were as quiet as in the mornings. Saw more deer and squirrels than humans.
Locally we have the Gravel Super Highway and if you want to go fast you have to hit the crush at dawn. Any other time it’s Partypace™️ with very occasional quickish bursts. It’s far too busy with hikers, dog walkers, pushchairers and horse riders to do anything else. It would seem this is the case unless you are on either an eMotorbike or are wearing full roadie gear and are riding a high end race bike, so pretty much the same as road riding then.