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Cycling On The Pavement, What's Your Excuse?
One of my bug bears I suppose but I'm old school, trained to cycle on the road properly and obey road rules etc. Anyway the other day I was walking home and some numpty on a bike got right up behind and rang his bell. I did not move at all and after a bit more ringing I turned around and pointed out the road about 2 feet to his left and said "get on the road, why are you on the pavement?" - Here's the good bit, he said and I kid ye not, it was less dangerous to pedestrians if he cycles on the pavement that it is to cyclists to cycle on the road - I've only just stopped ranting! How has it got to the stage now where most cyclists think that cycling on the pavement is ok? Dropping the kerbs at the corners hasn't helped here either.
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DangerUXD, you sound like someone who just moans for a living. You remind me of a nosy neighbor.
Don't worry about what other people do, and just you stick to riding on the roads and I hope you never have the misfortune of being knocked down by a car....
"your arrogance and ignorance put you and your child in danger"
We're riding on the pavements of a seaside town, not central London. Get a grip!
" I suspect you are determined to be illegal and unsafe."
Yeah, that's me. I'm one crazy cat. Check this out too... I don't even wear a helmet! Woooooah!
" I just hope you live oop north somewhere!"
Er... that'll be a no.
Don't worry about what other people do, and just you stick to riding on the roads and I hope you never have the misfortune of being knocked down by a car....
"your arrogance and ignorance put you and your child in danger"
We're riding on the pavements of a seaside town, not central London. Get a grip!
" I suspect you are determined to be illegal and unsafe."
Yeah, that's me. I'm one crazy cat. Check this out too... I don't even wear a helmet! Woooooah!
" I just hope you live oop north somewhere!"
Er... that'll be a no.
What Im really trying to say is if everyone were just more considerate of others whether it be on a pavements or road, the world would be a better place (probably) Its the same with the mobility scooters. Should they be on the pavement or road ? Cos they can be a menace too !!
Ive even been yelled at by motorists when Ive glared at them for nearly knocking me over "You cyclists should pay road tax !!! " What has that to do with anything and as it happens, our household pays 2 lots of roadtax each year but we dont always use the car wherever we go. Some motorists think they have power over everyone when they are on the road !!
Ive even been yelled at by motorists when Ive glared at them for nearly knocking me over "You cyclists should pay road tax !!! " What has that to do with anything and as it happens, our household pays 2 lots of roadtax each year but we dont always use the car wherever we go. Some motorists think they have power over everyone when they are on the road !!
My point exactly, Ummmm. I suppose it depends on where you live.
The OP must live in a very busy area, with lots of rude and angry people riding around on the pavements, on their bikes!
dangeruxd, I can promise you I am not "angry". I am actually laughing at how "frustrated" you clearly get, so easily.
The OP must live in a very busy area, with lots of rude and angry people riding around on the pavements, on their bikes!
dangeruxd, I can promise you I am not "angry". I am actually laughing at how "frustrated" you clearly get, so easily.
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