Hmm. I suppose the laws are different there. Here, if it is a foot path, then generally it is a foot path, and bikes aren't supposed to be on it. Nothing irritates me more than having to step aside for an impatient cyclist who is not supposed to be on the foot path or sidewalk in the first place -- and if for some reason they have to be there, they should be traveling at a walking pace and not beep-beeping at anyone.

I alternate between walking and cycling to work, and I swear I am in more danger from bikes on the sidewalk when I walk than I am from cars on the street when I ride. It's depressing because my neighborhood is very bike friendly if you just stay on the streets.