• Frenchfryenjoyer (she/her)@lemmings.world
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    5 hours ago

    Cycling on the pavement can be a lot safer. people on bikes have been knocked over by buses and cars when they’re cycling on the road. i ring my bell if there’s someone in front of me walking with their back turned and can’t see me

    • Kobibi@sh.itjust.works
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      4 hours ago

      Cyclists ringing their bell at pedestrians on the pavement is like cars honking their horns at cyclists in a bike lane

      It’s not your space, so don’t impose on the people using it properly

      I’m sorry that roads can be bad for cyclists, but making the pavement bad for pedestrians isn’t the answer

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      4 hours ago

      To be clear, you’re complaining about entitled drivers while demanding pedestrians get out of your way on a highway you’re not supposed to be on in the first place?

      • Frenchfryenjoyer (she/her)@lemmings.world
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        4 hours ago

        I ring the bell to get their attention so they know I’m coming. if they’re walking in front of me and have their back turned the bell gets their attention. as I said cyclists just can’t win no matter what they do lol. also I’m a petite woman with an equally tiny bike so it’s not like I take up the whole pavement