To call a cyclist silly

[bumpyboo]

Walking through the park with DD who is still unsteady on her feet as only two. Cyclist comes up from behind her going quite fast, passes really close by thus making her wobble on her feet if you know what I mean.
I was a bit fed up... its a really wide path and we were the only people on it, and so said something to my daughter like "silly man cycling so close" . He then screeches to a halt, comes back and has a go at me. Apparently he doesnt appreciate being called silly and has a right to cycle anywhere he likes at what speed he likes.
AIBU or just PFB?

YABU. "Silly" is far too mild a term. You should have said "inconsiderate", "selfish" or "law-breaking".

The police were out in our area the other week, fining cyclists who ran red lights / cycled on the pavement.
DP heard one of the police explaining: "We're not doing this for the money. We're doing it to make a point."
Given how many times we've all nearly been run over by cyclists either on the pavements or charging across pedestrian crossings, it's a point they should keep on making!

OP...I think YANBU whatsoever...

but thread made me giggle...as I am currently in germany, and there are many more cyclist here, lol....and my Kids arenä' really used to that and I have to constantly tell them that they must be careful because the cyclist here actually have rights [gasp]...