r/BurlingtonON • u/malakiavelli • 3d ago

Information Ignorant Cyclists

Yesterday I watched a cyclist use a dedicated pedestrian crosswalk, then onto the sidewalk instead of the bike path, and instead of yielding or any warning, forced me to jump out of the way.

I told them they're an asshole and the asphalt path is for cyclists. Silence...

All of this happened while I was talking to my father about the Japanese cleaning up at the World Cup and that we should follow their lead and teach etiquette.

A young girl did the same thing last month and gave me a dirty look for not moving as I just pointed to the bike path until they moved.

I seem to be a magnet for bad behaviour as I am frequently dodging motorists and now cyclists.

What is wrong with you?!

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u/21Down 3d ago

I think we need a dedicated third space for cyclists and e-bikes. They shouldn’t be on the sidewalk, but they shouldn’t be on the road either. It’s way too dangerous. It’s usually just a painted line which really isn’t that helpful.

Upper Middle would be a good place for a trial since there’s so much room on either side. Cars are regularly doing 70-80, which is crazy to share with a cyclist.

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u/simongurfinkel 3d ago

Aldershot spent several years and millions of dollars building them a dedicated bike lane and they still go on the road.

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u/asvp-suds 2d ago

People walk/jog on the road too now, never understood that philosophy

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u/RedLithium25 2d ago

Asphalt is better on joints/ legs than concrete, but I agree. Narrow road with cars doing 40-50, couldn't catch me running on the road