They weren’t forced to be on the road, they’ve fought tooth and nail to put themselves on the road with you.
I can’t tell you how many arguments I’ve gotten into because somehow cyclists feel like they belong next to the 4+ton rolling metal, instead of risking gasp having to slow down for a pedestrian on the sidewalk every once in a while.
There are laws in some places written about cyclists facing fines if they so dare to use the sidewalk even when it is clearly the safer choice, but no, they have wheels so they must use the asphalt. I will always gladly risk the fine before my health or life. Use the sidewalk folks, learn to deal with the pedestrians.
The biggest dangers are people turning and they’re far more likely to ignore people on sidewalks or underestimate how fast the bike it going. Sidewalks on stroads are not safer than riding in the lane. Its multiple times more dangerous to be on the sidewalk.
Yes, blame cyclists instead of the people piloting 2 ton killing machines. Heaven forbid they be safe around other road users and pedestrians don’t have to fear being seriously injured by cyclists.
For some reason it’s better to you to inconvenience cyclists who already have a longer commute to make it even longer instead of some comfy driver who can stop and start with nary any physical input.
And no, the safest choice is to redesign our society for PEOPLE and that means roadways which accommodate all vehicles and heavy fines and actual punishment for drivers who put everyone in danger.
I don’t know what areas you’re talking about, but where I live yes they are forced to be because there are no bike lanes or side walks for them to be on. It is only the road
They weren’t forced to be on the road, they’ve fought tooth and nail to put themselves on the road with you.
I can’t tell you how many arguments I’ve gotten into because somehow cyclists feel like they belong next to the 4+ton rolling metal, instead of risking gasp having to slow down for a pedestrian on the sidewalk every once in a while.
There are laws in some places written about cyclists facing fines if they so dare to use the sidewalk even when it is clearly the safer choice, but no, they have wheels so they must use the asphalt. I will always gladly risk the fine before my health or life. Use the sidewalk folks, learn to deal with the pedestrians.
The biggest dangers are people turning and they’re far more likely to ignore people on sidewalks or underestimate how fast the bike it going. Sidewalks on stroads are not safer than riding in the lane. Its multiple times more dangerous to be on the sidewalk.
Yes, blame cyclists instead of the people piloting 2 ton killing machines. Heaven forbid they be safe around other road users and pedestrians don’t have to fear being seriously injured by cyclists.
For some reason it’s better to you to inconvenience cyclists who already have a longer commute to make it even longer instead of some comfy driver who can stop and start with nary any physical input.
And no, the safest choice is to redesign our society for PEOPLE and that means roadways which accommodate all vehicles and heavy fines and actual punishment for drivers who put everyone in danger.
I don’t know what areas you’re talking about, but where I live yes they are forced to be because there are no bike lanes or side walks for them to be on. It is only the road