Really, if they're nervous enough about riding on the road that they stick to the sidewalk, they should be travelling a lot slower. Like, no faster than an average jogger. At that speed, you should have no problem identifying them prior to reaching the intersection, regardless of what sidewalk they're on.
Of course, the jackholes that do ride on the sidewalk often do it at 15-20km/h or more, scaring the shit out of pedestrians, and nearly killing themselves every time they scoot across an intersection without checking for cars, just because "the walk sign was on."
Get some lights, get a helmet, and ride on the fucking road.
Agreed. I obviously can't say how quickly she was moving, since I didn't see her for long enough before I reacted, but it was faster than a jogger, that's for sure. Oh, and of course, no lights, no helmet (does a hoodie count? (: ).
And you're welcome. Besides, I'm busy enough right now that I don't need to deal with the dent in my car (oh, and the cops, because they'd want to get involved, etc. etc.).
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Of course, the jackholes that do ride on the sidewalk often do it at 15-20km/h or more, scaring the shit out of pedestrians, and nearly killing themselves every time they scoot across an intersection without checking for cars, just because "the walk sign was on."
Get some lights, get a helmet, and ride on the fucking road.
PS - thanks for not killing a cyclist!
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And you're welcome. Besides, I'm busy enough right now that I don't need to deal with the dent in my car (oh, and the cops, because they'd want to get involved, etc. etc.).
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