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^There are points of convergence and confusion between the road, bike path and sidewalk on Assiniboine Ave behind the legislative bldgs. I try very carefully to stay on the path designated for bikes, but there are "pinch points" where the two converge and the signs can be unclear.

Interesting comment about a bike being operationally similar to a motorcycle. In fact, they are regulated very differently legally. There is no licence required to operate a bike, and no vehicle registration. There is no age minimum to ride a bike (yes, small kids ride bikes, often on sidewalks), they differ greatly in terms of top speed and weight. One is legally classified a 'motor vehicle' and one is not (you can be charged with impaired driving on a ride-on lawn tractor, but not a horse or bike). Operationally, a horse and motorcycle are similar too, but the differences are significant, and quite obvious to see.

I am rarely bothered by bikes on the sidewalk. Especially on high traffic corridors like Main or Portage with very wide paved sidewalks.