Originally Posted by
coominya
That is the problem. I ride on the sidewalk here and there and the first rule is, slow down to near a jogging pace. Sidewalks are a good way to navigate dangerous intersections and narrow stretches of road. I know I can stay on the road, exercise my RIGHTS as a legitimate vehicle, but the truth is I don't want to end up under the wheels of a 6 Ton truck like a lot of other riders in my city regularly do.
My friend just had his first bike-car collision yesterday, and it happened by riding a side-path. He now understands why I advocate for riding the roads.