But cycling "elsewhere" is unlawful. And it is dangerous.
A cyclist or e-scooter rider at 25mph on the pavement would do serious damage to a toddler or frail senior.
On a shared cycling/pedestrian space I will give way if necessary. But not on a pavement.
Road I work on has a cycle lane but...
But the majority don't. They just see the pavement/footpath as a faster, and safer (for them) option than riding on the roads. The police refuse to enforce the law and issue the fixed penalties which, of course, doesn't act as any deterent and more and more selfish, inconsiderate cyclists are...