Dear Dr. Gridlock:

I strongly oppose cyclists sharing paths with hikers. It is not only unsafe, but inconvenient for pedestrians.

Cyclists tend to act as though the rules of the path don't apply to them, and as though they possess the same maneuverability on the path as hikers. It is amazing that there are not more cycling-related fatalities in our area. Cyclists belong on roads, and nowhere else.

Before you chastise me for being anti-cyclist, I would like you to know that I am an avid road biker who rides more than a thousand miles a year, and I have been an assistant manager at a local shop for years.

I do not believe that I or any other cyclist should be sharing a path with pedestrians. It's unsafe and irresponsible.

Grumpy Road Cyclist