Well, I am a cyclist. Ans as a cyclist, I am a big fan of cycling rights and equality. So when I see a fellow cyclist looking like a major dick and riding his bike on the sidewalk on campus (where we do have bike lanes sometimes, like when construction equipment isn't parked there. Thanks AppState) rather than on the road, I get kinda upset about it.
Dude, YOU TAKE UP TOO MUCH SPACE ON THE SIDEWALK, MAKING IT HARDER TO WALK FOR ANYONE TRYING TO WALK. YOU DON'T NEED TO RIDE ON THE SIDEWALK, YOU CAN PEDAL ON THE ROAD.
If you know the individual that I am talking about, the one who rides around on his black TOWNIE, with rack and bag, please inform him that he needs to ride on the road. Drivers in Boone are accustomed to cyclist on the road enough to give (almost) sufficient right-of-way.
Beyond how rude it is for anyone walking, it is also against the town ordinances in Boone. Son, a cop can give you a ticket. There are plenty of signs telling you not to do it. There is no need to ride on the sidewalk. I am tired of seeing you break the law when everyone else rides on the road.
And that is all I have to say about that. Have a happy day people. Enjoy the wonderful fall weather. Get outside and ride your bike (not on the sidewalk), walk or just sit around.
One (perhaps a college student) could also study outside. How's that sound?
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