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!

  • Obinice@lemmy.world
    13·
    1 year 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
        111·
        1 year 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…

        • SnipingNinja@slrpnk.net
          21·
          1 year ago

          The average is still faster than the speed being discussed, so I don’t think their point is entirely wrong

          • li10@feddit.ukEnglish
            31·
            1 year 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·
          1 year 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·
            1 year 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.