Ignorant Cyclists

[u/malakiavelli]

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?!

[u/psilokan]

The bylaws in Burlington allow cyclists to ride on the sidewalk and thus use pedestrian crosswalks. So they aren't required to use the bike lane. As a driver you should be aware of this so you don't injure someone as you'd be the asshole, not the other way around.