It's not conclusive at all; I read it exactly opposite to you. As usual, newspaper reporters can't write for $#!+ ...
In either case, common sense strongly suggests reducing speed when approaching an unpredictable obstacle ... such as a kid, or a 'blader, or a dog.
I've seen this sort of incident too often on the W&OD trail. Pretentious arse on 'blades or four-figure race bike hollers "geddouttamyway" (or some such) and moves to pass without paying attention to the response of the person in front. You simply must stop if there's an obsruction you can't safely dodge. First responsibility is to not run into things.
I don't ride the W&OD any more ... too crowded.
In either case, common sense strongly suggests reducing speed when approaching an unpredictable obstacle ... such as a kid, or a 'blader, or a dog.I agree completely. But many of these paths are built in limited park-space, and have winding curves, and rolling hills.
Whose fault is this? Solomon only knows, but to brand this woman as a greedy B*tch is simply unfair.