Have a Little Sympathy for the Sidewalk Cyclists - The Chainlink2024-03-28T17:08:11Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A839304&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSounds like we need wider sid…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-19:2211490:Comment:8393252014-07-19T07:32:20.756Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Sounds like we need wider sidewalks.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Anne Alt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A839319&x=1#2211490Comment839231"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Amen!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>AM 9.5 said:…</cite></p>
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<p>Sounds like we need wider sidewalks.<br/> <br/> <cite>Anne Alt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A839319&x=1#2211490Comment839231"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Amen!<br/> <br/> <cite>AM 9.5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists#2211490Comment838645"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>To the guys in suits riding on the sidewalks in the Loop between 12 and 1, when 90% of workers are getting lunch, um, no.</p>
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</blockquote> I cycle sidewalks early morni…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-19:2211490:Comment:8393192014-07-19T01:44:25.330ZNot too hiphttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Idontmindbeinglost
<p>I cycle sidewalks early morning when the sun is blinding. If I can't see, I have no faith that a motorist can see me.</p>
<p>I cycle sidewalks early morning when the sun is blinding. If I can't see, I have no faith that a motorist can see me.</p> And I have total sympathy for…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-18:2211490:Comment:8392402014-07-18T23:08:35.755ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
And I have total sympathy for the frail, mature (old) men & women who do their shopping for necessities and pedal along slowly on the sidewalk going home, but I have none for the 'Bum-biker' types who speed up from behind you a few inches from your ribcage while they are carrying a black plastic bag from the "L" store .
And I have total sympathy for the frail, mature (old) men & women who do their shopping for necessities and pedal along slowly on the sidewalk going home, but I have none for the 'Bum-biker' types who speed up from behind you a few inches from your ribcage while they are carrying a black plastic bag from the "L" store . Amen! AM 9.5 said:
To the gu…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-18:2211490:Comment:8392312014-07-18T19:06:21.881ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>Amen!<br/> <br/> <cite>AM 9.5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists#2211490Comment838645"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>To the guys in suits riding on the sidewalks in the Loop between 12 and 1, when 90% of workers are getting lunch, um, no.</p>
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<p>Amen!<br/> <br/> <cite>AM 9.5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists#2211490Comment838645"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>To the guys in suits riding on the sidewalks in the Loop between 12 and 1, when 90% of workers are getting lunch, um, no.</p>
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</blockquote> While we're at it, let's post…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-18:2211490:Comment:8393042014-07-18T18:54:49.118Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>While we're at it, let's post the rules in different languages!<br/> <br/> <cite>Mike Zumwalt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A839379&x=1#2211490Comment839198"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>So how about a sign by the Divvy bike racks saying riding on the sidewalk is illegal.</p>
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<p>While we're at it, let's post the rules in different languages!<br/> <br/> <cite>Mike Zumwalt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A839379&x=1#2211490Comment839198"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>So how about a sign by the Divvy bike racks saying riding on the sidewalk is illegal.</p>
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</blockquote> There are a few rules posted…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-18:2211490:Comment:8393792014-07-18T17:38:26.688ZJeremyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JeremySokolec
<p>There are a few rules posted on Divvy bikes, on the handle bars behind the basket. One is "walk bikes on sidewalks".<br/> <br/> <cite>Mike Zumwalt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists#2211490Comment839198"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>So how about a sign by the Divvy bike racks saying riding on the sidewalk is illegal.</p>
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<p>There are a few rules posted on Divvy bikes, on the handle bars behind the basket. One is "walk bikes on sidewalks".<br/> <br/> <cite>Mike Zumwalt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists#2211490Comment839198"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>So how about a sign by the Divvy bike racks saying riding on the sidewalk is illegal.</p>
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</blockquote> You can call in your suggesti…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-18:2211490:Comment:8392832014-07-18T15:52:18.979ZGene Tennerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/GeneTenner
<p>You can call in your suggestion to 1-855-55-DIVVY (855-553-4889) or email them at customerservice@divvybikes.com.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Mike Zumwalt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A839198&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment839198"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>So how about a sign by the Divvy bike racks saying riding on the sidewalk is…</p>
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<p>You can call in your suggestion to 1-855-55-DIVVY (855-553-4889) or email them at customerservice@divvybikes.com.<br/> <br/> <cite>Mike Zumwalt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/have-a-little-sympathy-for-the-sidewalk-cyclists?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A839198&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment839198"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>So how about a sign by the Divvy bike racks saying riding on the sidewalk is illegal.</p>
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</blockquote> So how about a sign by the Di…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-18:2211490:Comment:8391982014-07-18T15:49:38.664ZMike Zumwalthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeZumwalt
<p>So how about a sign by the Divvy bike racks saying riding on the sidewalk is illegal.</p>
<p>So how about a sign by the Divvy bike racks saying riding on the sidewalk is illegal.</p> Only ride on the sidewalk whe…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-18:2211490:Comment:8391952014-07-18T15:27:14.439ZRobert Underwoodhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/RobertUnderwood
<p>Only ride on the sidewalk when there is some good reason why you aint on the road, and respect the pedestrians. I hardly ever do, but one of the last times I did, an angry lady pedestrian said "why don't you ride on the street with the big boys!" she was the only person anywhere on the sidewalk and I was going really slow. </p>
<p>Only ride on the sidewalk when there is some good reason why you aint on the road, and respect the pedestrians. I hardly ever do, but one of the last times I did, an angry lady pedestrian said "why don't you ride on the street with the big boys!" she was the only person anywhere on the sidewalk and I was going really slow. </p> I will ride the sidewalk occa…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-18:2211490:Comment:8392762014-07-18T14:29:11.103ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>I will ride the sidewalk occasionally (in the suburbs) where the road is too dangerous for cycles and there is only occasional foot traffic. When I encounter a pedestrian I will proceed slowly, give them the walkway and bypass on the "grass". I would never ride the sidewalk in an urban area right up against businesses and residencies.</p>
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<p>I will ride the sidewalk occasionally (in the suburbs) where the road is too dangerous for cycles and there is only occasional foot traffic. When I encounter a pedestrian I will proceed slowly, give them the walkway and bypass on the "grass". I would never ride the sidewalk in an urban area right up against businesses and residencies.</p>
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