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Of course they do!  But if they observe proper trail etiquette, few
"slow-moving folks" are a problem.  The original point was not that they are
slow, it was that they get in the way by not following a few simple rules,
i.e. keep to the right, respect other trail users.

> Strollers and other slower-moving
> folks have just as much right to be on the Mt. Vernon and other trails as
> does Mr. XYZ, who I am assuming is a fast-moving bicyclist.
>
> Julie Weeks
>
> XYZ wrote:
>
> > There seem to be an impossible number of dumbshits on the
> > Mt. Vernon trail.
> >
> > DumbShits:
> >
> > 1. "Chicken Walkers"  People who walk on the wrong side and
> >    don't give way when they see a bike tearing down at them.
> > 2. The Tripwire.  Stupid dog owners who walk on the right,
> >    and let their LEASHED dog walk on the left.
> > 3. Parents of clumsy kids who don't make sure their brat is
> >    on the right side of the trail.
> > 4. "The Blockade" - a group of people walking side by side,
> >    blocking all attempts to pass.  Usually teenagers who ought
> >    to know better.
> > 5. The Stop-And-Get-Killed lemmings who are walking at a brisk
> >    pace and then stop because they just noticed an interesting
> >    piece of dirt on the ground.  They will often stop abruptly
> >    and lurch to their left, risking your and their life in the
> >    act of passing.
> > 6. Roller-Trip-Bladers.  These dumbshits like to rollerblade side
> >    by side, not realizing that they kick their feet out 2 feet
> >    into the oncoming lane, making passing them a fun "trip".
> > 7. Fat people on their new bike.  I think it's great that these
> >    butterballs are trying to lose weight and get healthy.  But not
> >    when they wobble unpredictably and lurch left and right like
> >    the a spinning top.  Fortunately there are relatively few of
> >    these.
> > 8. Lover's Lane- yes, it's very romantic to stop on the wooden
> >    bridges and kiss your lovie-dovie.  It's almost as romantic
> >    as when I end up in a bloody pile of bike parts and torn
> >    ligaments with your lover.  Very romantic.  Especially when
> >    it's two big fatasses that fill more than a single lane.
> > 9. Ansel Adams wannabes.  These types are usually found standing
> >    in the CENTER of the trail, just around a sharp bend, blocked
> >    by trees, holding their brand-new Canon up to their faces,
> >    oblivious to anything except the oh-so-interesting piece of
> >    dog doo they are snapping a picture of.
> >
> > Great People:
> >
> > 1. Heading south on Mt. Vernon trail, about 1/5 mile from the
> >    end of the trail (yes, the steep "last mile climb") when
> >    someone coming in the opposite direction shouts out "almost
> >    there!" in encouragement.  I like that!
> > 2. Walkers who see a "three-walkers-in-a-line" preventing me
> >    from passing, when they step off the path to let me through.
> >    These people are great!
> > 3. Parents who keep both their kids and their dogs on a short
> >    short leash.
> >
> > As you can see, there are at least 9 types of dumbshits and 3 types
> > of "Great People."
> >
> > Has anyone collected a list of types of trail-dumbshits and their
> > typical behavior patterns?  This could be a great resource for those
> > willing to brave the crowds on the trails in the dc area.
> >
> > P.S. Is there a list on the web that has information about the trails
> > (paved for roadies and unpaved for mtn bikers) in the northern VA
> > area?  My searching has been in vain so far.
>
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