Thanks, KLizotte and others, for responding.
Just to clarify, I’m guessing I was going 15-20 mph on the sidewalk, but I really don’t know, could’ve been less. I was pedaling very casually. More importantly, the sidewalk was completely empty until I encountered this guy, and I slowed down well before I got to him. Part of his tirade was that he would sue me if his dogs got tangled up with my bike, and that was never even close to happening. But I take your point, and I agree. When I come in the vicinity of pedestrians, if I have to pass within several feet of them, I slow to the speed of a walker. Still, I want to know what legal ground I’m on.
And I do plan on taking that confident cycling course. Thanks again for responding.
