Bike riders on paths

Posted by: CAT17

15th Jul 2011 10:02pm

I was nearly skilled by a bike rider on the foot path near my home. I had to stop as the path was not wide enough for he and I to pass without contact. He glared at me and virtually told me to "get out of the way" I said that it was he that should not be on the path and he yelled at me that he had every right to ride on the path. I was pretty sure that that was not right so rang the police when I arrived home to check and YES I am right ONLY pedestrians are allowed on paths. No bikes scooters, skateboards etc are allowed. It is a bit rich when you cant even walk safely on a path and even richer when a young kid has a go at you for doing so!

CAT17

4th Nov 2011 08:31pm

Hi cafe adam thanks for your reply - you are one of the few gentlemen when it comes to bikes etc. I think what has happened to the humanrace is the fact that we just don't seem to care about each other. I try to respect others when I am using the footpath - I use a shopping trolley and I am very careful I dont pump into people or run over their toes. I always say "excuse me" if I am trying to come along the path with my trolley - most people are helpful and stay out of the way - but ofcourse there is always someone who obviously "owns" the path and just stay put. These people I have to go round as they just wont move. Happy riding cafe adam and do be careful, some drivers also think they "own" the roads.

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