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To remind you that cyclists have ears too?

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cuntflapwankbadger · 27/07/2012 12:44

At the weekend, went to the beach to do cycling along the coastal path, which is split in half, one side for pedestrians, one side for cyclists.

More than once, whilst cycling in the appropriate part of the lane, I had snippy remarks made by pedestrians. Such as "you'd think they'd use their bell" (directed at me when a lady suddenly walked across the front of my bike in the cycle lane as I was about to pass. No mishap, and we'd both said "sorry!" and started to carry on when the man with her piped up) and "you'd think they'd get off and walk" as I was getting off my bike to walk. (cycle path quite busy with pedestrians but still cycle-able if I'd wanted).

I didn't make comments or give looks at all the pedestrians hogging the cycle lane, so why is it appropriate to be a twunt to me, using the cycle lane as I should? Be aware I can hear you and be aware that some paths are for cyclists too and pay attention to signs!

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TheQueenOfDiamonds · 30/07/2012 02:54

Tbh you'll always get it off some people.
I used to ride my horse around the country park near us. There is two separate paths - One for horses, one for hikers and cyclists.

The amount of people who would walk along the clearly marked bridle path that was only for horses and then complain about us cantering on it was unbelievable - The fucking purpose of having separate paths is so we don't run into you, fool!

I think some people just go out of their way to be able to complain.

TheQueenOfDiamonds · 30/07/2012 02:57

There are two separate paths*

And with that epic failure of a sentence, I shall be off to bed.

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