The sidewalks are really dangerous where I am, where they are super uneven, have “artistic” curves, and trees that are overhanging really low so like will hit my body.

I go max 15 MPH on my escooter and if I hear a ding ding I jump onto the sidewalk and go a bit slower until you guys pass, since I’m slower and can dismount easier it only makes sense for me to make room. I figure as long as I make room it “shouldn’t” be a problem.

But just wondering if there are any bike riders that are just like shaking their fist at escooter riders.

EDIT: USA!

  • @DrMoronicAcid@lemmy.world
    98•9 months ago

    In my eyes having someone on an escooter in front of me is no different to having a slower cyclist in front. So it wouldn’t bother me.

    • Obinice
      13•9 months ago

      Slower? The guy said he does 15mph, that’s pretty standard bicycle speed for me, I could go faster if I’m trying to really race somewhere but then my leggies get tireds >.<

      Electric motor scooters are pretty neat, I wish I had one, but they’re sooo expensive :-(

      One day, after the apocalypse makes money obsolete, I’ll take one from an abandoned shop while I’m scavenging for food :-D

        • @li10@feddit.ukEnglish
          11•9 months ago

          The average amateur cyclist travels about 17-18 mph while on flat ground.

          Even your own source disagrees with you 😂

          I think you’re looking at the numbers for the top 0.1% of cyclists in the world when they’re competing…

            • @li10@feddit.ukEnglish
              3•9 months ago

              It’s marginally slower to the point that it doesn’t matter.

              It’s not half the speed like they were claiming, so I think their point is entirely wrong…

          • @Eideen@lemmy.world
            1•9 months ago

            What is a amateur?, with my crappy mountain bike I can do 30-35km/h on flat ground, for 30min comfortable, And still get passed by people on race bikes.

            • Hunter2English
              4•9 months ago

              Do you have a computer telling you that speed or are you just making a guess? Because I find it unrealistic to be +30 kph on flat ground with a mountain bike for 30 minutes.

              I say this because I have a gravel bike and can only keep +30kph for long periods if I’m on a slight incline and I’m pedaling with a purpose (not full sprint, but you wouldn’t see a commuter pedal that hard)

              On average people in commuting bikes will most likely be at around 15kph, low 20s on descents.