Consider this fair warning: Bikers Beware!

In an entry à la ALT, I’m going to bitch about bikers in the city of Philadelphia. No, not motorcycle bikers (those fuckers are very incon-fucking-siderate, too) but I'm talking about those who peddle to and fro.

I am sick and tired of sharing my sidewalks with inconsiderate bikers. Get off the sidewalk and get on the streets, like others like you fought for. There are bike lanes on Walnut and Spruce to get you into and out of West Philadelphia/University City.

I am royally annoyed by bikers having no regard for pedestrians. We're saving money, conserving energy and making the roadways safer, too, damnit. And with even less of an impact on our environment! Yet, we didn't argue and clamor for access to the roads; we just want our sideways safe and free from hazards. I hate having you bikers come up from behind and get annoyed that I am in your way and that you have to get around me. You shouldn't be behind me at all.

Go to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and take advantage of the hard work that they did for you.

Worried about riding in traffic? Stay the fuck home, walk or take the Bicycle Coalition's new Urban Cycling Course. It's a one-day Saturday workshop to get bikers to feel comfortable on the road and safely riding. There are three classes left: July 29, August 26 and September 23 and they also post the power point presentation for your information.

In this program that you’ll learn that "bicycles are considered vehicles under Pennsylvania laws and must obey all of the rules of the road." (see http://www.bicyclecoalition.org/urban-course.ppt) When’s the last time that a car was allowed to drive on the sidewalk in the city, eh?

So consider this fair warning, I'm going to be that bastard walking to Center City via Walnut Street that's going to tell you to get the fuck off the sidewalk and take Spruce Street home. Don't be angry with me; admit that you're wrong and use the proper path for your vehicle.

Remember, bicyclists and motorists share the road. Bicyclist ain't supposed to be on the sidewalk, bitch!