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Ffs. Today I had to move for a male cyclist!!!

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MattCauthon · 07/05/2025 09:13

This takes patriarchy chicken to a whole new level! Walking in the park. Wide path (2-3m wide). I am walking along just off the centre. Admittedly, typing a message to.ds on my phone. Bike rider rings his bell at me. I look up. He's coming straight at me, requiring me to take a couple of steps to the left to get out of his way. There was space for about 3 bicycles to the right of me.

It makes me so angry. He was on a bloody bike- it's a gentle curve and he's past me. Middle aged white guy. Who, in my experience, are the worst for this.

Every time I am in London j am constantly having to move for men. I am so so tired of it. Sometimes I try not to. But I am a small middle aged woman who knows.perfectly well I will just be sent flying.

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LittleBitofBread · 09/05/2025 07:47

TizerorFizz · 09/05/2025 07:07

Cyclists need to understand they are vehicles in this scenario and must not expect anyone to move aside if it’s not easy to do so. They do have to stop riding. Unfortunately most don’t and expect to be accommodated even when walkers are elderly or there are children. It’s not just a London thing. I’ve even had cyclists getting annoyed at me when I’m on a footpath and they are not meant to be riding on it at all. They can be very rude.

Yes, this exactly. I’m always shouting at cyclists who are riding on pavements. Food delivery cyclists seem to be the worst. I stand my ground and make them go round me. Obviously I usually get a mouthful of abuse back.

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