Originally Posted by
Colnago Mixte
If anyone thinks they get no respect while riding on the road, try riding on the sidewalk sometime. Sidewalk riders are hated by absolutely everyone:
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If you wanna become Public Enemy #1, just try riding on the sidewalk sometime, it's a freaking nightmare.
In the town I work in, the police Community Resource cycling class instructs riders to be on the sidewalk whenever possible. This is for both children and adults.