Why Do People Over 5 Ride Their Bikes On The Pavement?

[ToraToraTora]

Err indoors got a load of trap from 3 teenage *** riding on the pavement whilst she was walking the dogs. "Get out of the effing way etc" - wish I was there I'd kicked the rissoles clean off their bikes. Makes my blood boil.

[burlyshirley]

piggynose - firstly how do I get to the park without walking on the pavements ?? Secondly it may be dangerous on the roads for cyclists, but it is also downright dangerous on the pavements because of cyclists speeding past, and it is STILL ILLEGAL, but just not policed. Should I maybe get a helicopter and fly my dog to the park ??? Sorry, you're an idiot.

[Khandro]

burlyshirley// if you think I am going to 'train my dog' to walk along the edge of the pavement, you must be mad ! Me and my dog are where we should be, the cyclists are not ...

You don't drive in the middle of the road (I hope) so why do you insist on walking in the middle of the path? Are you a 'path-hog'?

It takes very little effort to train a dog to keep to the right (here). What's the problem?

[Mozz71]

If they built half decent cycle paths as standard, this wouldn't be a conversation topic.

[Peter Pedant]

Have we had: - my god your wife's language!
but heyTTT there is no need to kick her !

porr liddle thang !

[royfromaus]

I only ever do retaliation I never start it, i always finish it.

__________________________
PMSL

[Old_Geezer]

If cyclists agree that it's dangerous to ride on the road because they dont want to get run over by a car, then that's an admission that the whole practice is not something any sane person should indulge in, nor any sane government allow. It's certainly no excuse to put pedestrians at risk instead.

[emmie]

exactly OG, cycle lanes are in prime location across the capital, and more being built every day causing major disruption for car road users. Not least emergency services. What they have done to London is criminal and should be stopped forthwith. But Khan is adamant that more cycle lanes will be built. if only the idiot cyclist would use them and not the pavement.

[rowanwitch]

It is not unknown for me to stumble and jam a walking stick in their back wheel. I have also reported them to police if they give me abuse for being in their way.

[emmie]

they ride too fast mostly, and it would be my luck as i said before that if I jam a stick in the spokes and the cyclist falls into the road, then i could end up being charged with a serious crime,

[burlyshirley]

Khandro - one last time ! I will walk wherever I want to walk on the pavement with or without my dog, that is my prerogative as a pedestrian, and unlike cyclists, I don't threaten other people or yell at them to get out of the 'bleep bleep' way. Pedestrians (both with kids or dogs) walk anywhere along the pavements because they are allowed to ! Cyclists are NOT, even though they do so because they are a nuisance and a law unto themselves (as the majority of posts on here contest to). I have no need whatsoever to 'train' my dog to walk at the side of the pavement, she is on her lead and a good, well behaved little dog to boot. She causes no problems whatsoever, unlike the lycra clad louts streaming along without a care in the world and expecting everybody to get out of their way ! Now if you are unable (or don't want) to process this, fair enough. I've had my say, am extremely happy with it and am now moving on. Cheerio !

[Kardashev]

khandro: "burlyshirley: I have trained my dog to walk along the edge of the paths as do I, - usually behind, so we leave room for cyclists & there is never a problem. " - what a ridiculous suggestion, why should we make room for lawbreakers? I deliberately get in their way, especially the ones that ring a bell to let me know they are coming! very helpful!

[burlyshirley]

Lol well said Kardashev ...

[Stickybottle]

I guess this is why kids ride on the pavement

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/police-release-harrowing-video-of-moment-six-year-old-cyclist-hit-by-drug-driver

I do not condone them doing it but I would rather my grandchildren do so rather than ride on a road

[Khandro]

KDSV //I deliberately get in their way, especially the ones that ring a bell to let me know they are coming!//

I am normally patient with stupidity, but not with those who are proud of it.

[burlyshirley]

The stupid ones are the cyclists speeding along the pavements !

SB, I have no complaints about kiddies riding on the pavements, but adults, I most definitely do !

[royfromaus]

14:32 Tue 28th Dec 2021
There's brazen for you.

[Stickybottle]

I do wonder where some people live and their surroundings
I see teenagers riding on pavements and down one way streets
None of them have a helmet on or lights
They are generally doing wheelies

The only riders wearing lycra and helmets around here most definitely do not ride on pavements

I also see a lot of pedestrians getting irked when a cyclist goes past them without realising that they (pedestrian) are themselves walking on a shared cycle lane and pavement and are usually walking in the red/pink but that is for cyclists !
Lost count of the pedestrians that have nearly ended up on my bonnet because they have got their AirPods in which instantly and mistakenly makes them car proof ! Lol

[burlyshirley]

This thread isn't about pedestrians though SB, it's about the very real nuisance of cyclists riding on pavements as if they have the divine right - start your own thread maybe ???

[Khandro]

//it's about the very real nuisance of cyclists riding on pavements as if they have the divine right -//

This world would be a better place if more people tried (just tried) to look at things from the perspective of other people:

Perhaps the person on the bike isn't thinking, as you assert; "Get out of my way!" they might be wishing to indicate, as I do in these circumstances, "Hello! I'm approaching you from behind & I'm letting you know I'm coming, I don't want to startle you, & I will ride past you as far as I can away from you as your position on the path allows".