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Old 10-30-13, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by daihard
You mean the cyclists go too fast on the sidewalk. That makes sense. It's not that they go the "wrong way" on the sidewalk. Sidewalks aren't directional. What they should do is slow down while riding on the sidewalk.
Exactly. I don't ride the sidewalks often, but when I do I cut my speed way down. Not all the way down to typical pedestrian speed, mind you; but an experienced jogger would give me a run for my money.
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