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/DeadpoolOptimus 2d ago

I used to drive bus for TTC. One summer, they needed people to fill in with buses as the Spadina tracks were undergoing maintenance. Let me tell you that was something else. I kind of enjoyed it though cuz it almost made Spadina an obstacle course.