07-10-2015, 01:30 PM
As someone who doesn't drive and thus spends a lot of time walking, I am absolutely opposed to cyclists being on the sidewalk.
In the case of little kids, sure. I have no problem with that. And I do understand why some cyclists prefer to ride the sidewalks rather than the busy streets. But I can't begin to count the number of times I've been passed by a cyclist coming from behind or towards me and they refuse to deviate off the sidewalk as they pass me (and other pedestrians).
Aside from small children, if you want to bike, get on the road. If the roads are too challenging or scary to bike on (which I can understand they are in some places), then walk.
In the case of little kids, sure. I have no problem with that. And I do understand why some cyclists prefer to ride the sidewalks rather than the busy streets. But I can't begin to count the number of times I've been passed by a cyclist coming from behind or towards me and they refuse to deviate off the sidewalk as they pass me (and other pedestrians).
Aside from small children, if you want to bike, get on the road. If the roads are too challenging or scary to bike on (which I can understand they are in some places), then walk.