Walking along the footpath between Clifford Street and the service station in Suffolk, quite a few times recently, the Black Power Bikes have whizzed past, almost brushing me at a great rate of knots, into the sunset.
No warning as the engine is completely silent, nor any ringing of bells. Just one step to the wrong side at the wrong time, complete disaster.
There is a sign on the footpath indicating bicycles are allowed on the footpath. Does that mean power bikes also?
There must be similar problems on many other footpaths in town. There is a seniors’ residence opposite the service station and a large number of its residents use the footpath daily to commute to shops. Also, quite a number of children, and babies in perambulators etc.
These machines are very solid and heavy and can do very serious damage to anybody they hit.
Not sure which authority regulates these road rules but, whomsoever better act quickly before somebody cops it, including me.
Haven’t seen any of the riders wearing a helmet either. Compulsory only for bicycle riders?
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