Originally Posted by
Digital_Cowboy
Again, as has been asked are there any scientific studies to back up this claim?
I linked you specific data you intentionally ignored DC.
Let me be more specific. I agree with you that if I see a bicyclist coming up to me, on the side of the road, I should move. I do. Based on what I've read in this thread, many of you find it funny to make runners dive for cover when you come by.
Do you not see this as exactly the same mindset that you all feel victimized by with motorists?
So, based on your astute logic of right and wrong, if I see a cyclist on the sidewalk, I'm allowed to attempt to do gross bodily harm to him in the name of "Sidewalks are for pedestrians only!"
Of course not, stop being so singleminded in your righteousness. Much as there is room for bicyclists, even on roads without bike lanes, there is room for conscientiousness runners in bike lanes. I fail to see how someone as smart as yourself cannot fathom this, let alone agree that we're dealing with extremes that hurt everybody.
Sidewalks, mind you, were never made with the intention of running, or even valid "healthy" walking. It originated back to what, 1660. I'm not even sure why I'm wasting time asking you to show courtesy to fellow cyclists who also run for their health.