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[BleeckerSt_Girl]

as far as what i initially wrote to get such a vicious attack, it may not have set well with everyone, maybe it even killed the thread. if it did, then another thread needs to be started. opinions and new threads -- that's what makes life interesting.

For what it's worth...I just read the sidewalk thread and I don't really see anything terrible with what you wrote. It's an opinion, big deal, wasn't attacking anyone personally or worthy of a mean PM if you ask me. (which nobody did )

[snapdragen]

Yeah, what Lisa said! I saw nothing horrible there either.

[Trekhawk]

Yeah, what Lisa said! I saw nothing horrible there either.

Im with Snap and Lisa. Should I say this.....I though it was funny (put it down to a warped Aussie humour gene).

OK nobody PM me Im the sensitive type.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

OK nobody PM me Im the sensitive type.

Ha!

[Geonz]

In my opinion it crosses the line between expressing one's *own* opinion about riding on sidewalks and declaring that anybody who does not share that opinion is, therefore, not a cyclist.

[Geonz]

In my opinion it crosses the line between expressing one's *own* opinion and slamming others... about riding on sidewalks and declaring that anybody who does not share that opinion is, therefore, not a cyclist.

[rocknrollgirl]

I just read the sidewalk thread, and I did not see anything wrong with your reply. As a matter of fact, I looked for a second post thinking perhaps that was the offense one.

That being said, I think that if someone had a beef with something that I posted, I would rather have them address me privately, instead of publically in the thread.

Just my two cents....

[TrekJeni]

I just read the sidewalk thread, and I did not see anything wrong with your reply. As a matter of fact, I looked for a second post thinking perhaps that was the offense one.

That being said, I think that if someone had a beef with something that I posted, I would rather have them address me privately, instead of publically in the thread.

Just my two cents....

I agree with Rocknrollgirl. I was looking for a second post.

In the state of Ohio, it is ILLEGAL for ANYONE to ride on the sidewalk OVER the age of 16. Bet you didn't know that.

Had an interesting talk with a bike cop here in Cincinnati about the whole 16 and over rule. Asked her if she would write a ticket if it was a mom on the sidewalk with her two little ones. She said she wouldn't, she uses her "judgement" versus always follwing the book.

She was pretty cool though because I asked her another question pertaining to objects being thrown at cyclists. Even if it didn't hit you, they "attempted" and I was supposed to call her to file a report!

Jeni

[Looeez]

I just read the sidewalk thread, and I did not see anything wrong with your reply. As a matter of fact, I looked for a second post thinking perhaps that was the offense one.

Personally I didn't find the post offensive. Although perhaps humourous, I felt it could be interpreted as rude. I can't be bothered with elitism and snobbery in sports or anything else and so didn't feel it was worth responding. As a shameless "bike rider" who'd want my opinion on a cyclists board?