In message , Robin May
writes
Which is pretty much the same as my view on cycling on pavements: as
long as I'm not inconveniencing pedestrians, I don't see why it's a
problem.

Because its um dangerous. Not everyone expects to see a cyclist going
along the pavement so tend not to look out for them. You may not be
inconveniencing them but your putting them at risk.
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CJG