Clueless nut on a scooter

[trickytiger]

Running adventure:

I don't know what it is, but I had the misfortune (3 TIMES NOW) of encountering the same pair of clueless cyclists when I'm out running. It's always the same spot- halfway down the narrow 2-lane, one-sidewalk hill that leads to my street. I run on the sidewalk like any well-behaved runner- THEY ride UP the sidewalk WITH traffic. Which is fine, I suppose, given that it's a narrow road with speedy cars.

Problem? They force ME off the sidewalk every time into traffic. The last time, they stared me down when I pointed at them and then the road (ie get over and let the ped have the sidewalk please!). I don't ride this road because there's not enough room- and there is a back-roads way to get where they need to go that I take when riding.

I think next time I'm going to have to stop in the middle of the sidewalk and tie my shoe next time I see them and force them to stop forcing me off the sidewalk . It's either that or grab a stick!

[East Hill]

^^^Perhaps you could tell them about the alternate way? Or at least as politely as possible explain that pedestrians have the right of way on a sidewalk. They are welcome (well, assuming it's legal in your state/jurisdiction) to ride on the sidewalk as long as it does not interfere with people on foot.

East Hill