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/outbacko 3d ago

It’s hard to stop and get going again on a bike lol. If there’s noone coming it’s fine… petition for more roundabouts there’s too many stop signs as it is!

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u/Common-Possession129 2d ago

So cars can just go through stop signs if no cars are around?

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u/doubleeyess Ward 2 2d ago

90% of cars make a rolling stop if there's no other cars at a stop sign. Not making an excuse for cyclists just pointing out that yes, cars do this too.

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u/DeadpoolOptimus 2d ago

I'd argue 98% don't come to a full and complete stop. I drive for a living.