Recently on the Columbia Heights Yahoo group there’s been a long discussion about bikes on the sidewalk: namely how they’re bad. Pedestrians often have close calls or are even hit by bikers. Most people say they should be on the street or in bike lanes where present. It is actually legal to ride on the sidewalk outside downtown, contrary to what some people believe, but whether you should or not is another matter.
I must admit I’ve ridden on the sidewalk before, mainly because I didn’t have much experience riding on the street. Since then, though I pretty much only ride on the street. You get used to it pretty quickly.
What do you think? Never on the sidewalk, or it’s ok when it’s not crowded? Or not at all?
