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!

    • @li10@feddit.ukEnglish
      10•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
          2•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.