05-25-2017, 03:33 PM
(05-25-2017, 02:29 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(05-25-2017, 11:05 AM)danbrotherston Wrote: As for concrete vs. asphalt, asphalt can be much smoother, if its maintained (which doesn't always happen). The biggest thing however is that asphalt paths give an indication to users that it is a MUT.
Me, I would happily take gravel over either one of those. It would reduce costs, too, and should allow us to have more trail for the same budget.
I disagree. For a strictly recreational trail, in a forested area, which provides no through destinations, I can maybe buy it, but in an urban environment, one with snow, rain, and high traffic, definitely not. It's also pretty much necessitates you not ride a road bike. Even my skinny tyred hybrid is pretty unpleasant on gravel trails. As for walking, I get stones in my shoes all the time. It can even pose a safety hazard, gravel being rather more slippery. Worse, gravel migrates onto other surfaces and poses a slipping hazard there too.