Originally Posted by
clink83
Anyone who tells you not to ride on the sidewalk in all situations is an idiot. In major cities there are alot of times riding on the sidewalk is the only way to go. Hard and fast rules don't apply to real life. I do agree that if you need to ride on the sidewalk, there is probably a better route that you could take. If you have to ride on the sidewalk due to traffic, do it. Just ride slow and don't run people over.
Nice.
The main risks to you are not running over people but getting nailed at driveways, garage exits, alleys and at intersections of the sidewalk with the street by cars. With few exceptions, it's just not a good idea to ride on sidewalks.
J.