Quote Originally Posted by allabouteva
The number of non helmet wearing, footpath riding, no-lights-in-the-dark cyclists, I've lost count of.

Sorry, Karen, no offense meant..

I should remember that rules are different around the world. In NSW, Australia, it's illegal to ride a bicycle on the footpath that are for pedestrians only, unless you are under 12. There are shared paths, but they have to be designated (signposted).

Generally most suburban footpaths are pedestrian only.