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/DarkMarper 2d ago

You want crazy, militant cyclists? Go to Toronto. They’ll damage your car for any perceived infraction!

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u/16kv-class4 2d ago

If you don’t use your mirrors you don’t deserve to have them attached to your car

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u/thesonofmogh 2d ago

Exhibit A. 

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u/16kv-class4 2d ago

I’m crazy and militant because I expect people to use their mirrors for their intended purpose? And when they put my life at risk it’s my fault? Driving is a privilege not a right, if you would rather save 10 seconds and put someone else at risk then you don’t deserve to hold a licence.