lately, over recent years, I have spoken to a few .. and they all seem very friendly

but then so am I


On my ebikegaryboy wrote:always knew that these new-fangled e-bikes would cause a stir![]()
something else for countryside users to moan about ..
though to be honest, in general (as a motorcyclist/cyclist/walker) have encountered very little protest or grudge-faced opposition.
I have found that the most conflict is by or from/towards cyclists.
they invariably pass you (as a walker) far too close and far too fast, and with no respect at all.
I am even getting to shouting at the bastards, now. (once they at a safe distance)
So I would be coming across as a bad ass moany rambler![]()
but it is their disrespect that is causing the problem
both to walkers and even to motorcyclists![]()
20180804_120410 by gary boy, on Flickr
when I am a cyclist on a trail (once the weather breaks) I cycle carefully and respectfully bell any walkers ahead .. but they always react badly .. as if I am harassing them .. but I am not!
so I see this .. cyclists/walkers as the main area of conflict .. on what is usually designated a cycle path (that walkers can use)
ebikes were always going to make this even worse .. as they are quieter and faster .. all the better to sneak up behind a nice quiet walker and frighten the livin shitt outta them…...
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