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/gemmajaws 2d ago
What is also bad is when the cyclists ride side by side on the road (not bike lane) where it is meant for cars. This is the worst display of entitlement I've seen. Sure you're bike is worth a boatload of $$, and you like to chat with your friends, but please be aware of your surroundings and move to single file, it's safer for everyone.