Damn cyclist-haters

I had a media lunch event today where I sat with three people who declared vehemently that they hated cyclists.

Cyclists rode on pedestrian walkways, obstructing people who needed to use the paths, and rode on roads, slowing cars down.

Hate is too harsh a word to use on cyclists. And can one truly blame cyclists? Singapore's drivers are not known to be compassionate towards their peers on two-wheelers, be it bicycles or motorcycles. If drivers had their way on the roads, most would be glad to mow down cyclists and motorcyclists.

The roads are just not safe for cyclists, so many, especially the older folks and mummies with kids with them, prefer to cycle on walkways. Unfortunately, most pedestrians have little patience and see bicycles as dangers that ought to stay on the roads.

Such self-centred idiots.

Rather than hate cyclists, people should hate the authorities who cannot be bothered to designate specific lanes for cyclists. It is worth Singapore's while to create cycling lanes, as that encourages green transportation.