The thing is, for every good cyclist there is on the road, there's several assholes over and above that one that make things miserable for both drivers and pedestrians - be it not signalling turns or lane changes, using crosswalks to skip ahead of traffic, hopping on and off the sidewalk, and screaming down sidewalks and trails past people that are trying to enjoy a more leisurely walk or cycle. My personal favorite is the ones (and I see at least six a day) that give people the stink eye as they go past on said sidewalks or trails, as if they're being inconvenienced by others using the paths.
Ultimately, while there's a certain attitude on the part of many motorists, there's also those few idiots that give cycling a bad rap. It's a great way to get around, and a great way to get some exercise, but there's those that want to ruin it for everyone.
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The thing is, for every good cyclist there is on the road, there's several assholes over and above that one that make things miserable for both drivers and pedestrians - be it not signalling turns or lane changes, using crosswalks to skip ahead of traffic, hopping on and off the sidewalk, and screaming down sidewalks and trails past people that are trying to enjoy a more leisurely walk or cycle. My personal favorite is the ones (and I see at least six a day) that give people the stink eye as they go past on said sidewalks or trails, as if they're being inconvenienced by others using the paths.
Ultimately, while there's a certain attitude on the part of many motorists, there's also those few idiots that give cycling a bad rap. It's a great way to get around, and a great way to get some exercise, but there's those that want to ruin it for everyone.