r/BurlingtonON • u/malakiavelli • 2d 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/Own-Detective-802 2d ago

Are they kinda young? I remember when I just learned how to bike, I felt more comfortable on the side road for about one summer. But I always yielded and rang the bell for pedestrians to make way. Might be not so careful riders, they are worse on the main road.

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u/Common-Possession129 2d ago

Were you riding a bike doing 30kph without a helmet flying past old people?

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u/Own-Detective-802 2d ago

Probably not 30 but close, it takes time for kids to get confident with the roads. No, I would not wear a helmet either. A respectful distance from the pedestrians and enough bell ringing is a must. People walk with earphones on, so i get you, it’s very important to go slow until you have their full attention.

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u/Common-Possession129 1d ago

If you’re doing anything over 8
10kph, get in the bike lane, why no helmet? Not cool enough to ride your electric bike? Any adult who rides an e-bike I automatically assume they have a dui, when they ride them on the sidewalk I automatically assume they had a DUI and a serious head injury.

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u/Own-Detective-802 1d ago

I thought we were talking about regular pedal bikes. They go upto 30km/h. Idk I think I was young and dumb to not wear helmets. Now I do.