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.
Indeed ... for which reason moderating one's speed, whether on big wheels or little wheels is essential. Some paths in NoVA post MAXIMUM speeds, and frequent signs reminding cyclists to moderate their speed. 'Bladers would be wise to do so as well. Failure to do so will just invite a visit by Prof. Darwin.
I like to go fast. For this reason, I prefer to ride on country roads.
All the more reason to slow down and stay in control. Particularly on rollerblades.
Whose fault is this? Solomon only knows
I disagree. I think this story contains sufficient information to judge this to be the woman's fault ;-P
to brand this woman as a greedy B*tch is simply unfair.
How about a greedy, irresponsible B*tch.
By which I presume you mean that this woman couldn't see over the next hill/around the next bend. Fine. But in that case you have to bike, blade, or run slowly enough so that if there is something unexpected on the path as it is revealed, you can stop. If that means that you have to run/blade/bike slower than you wish, you need to go somewhere else; you don't just blade as fast as you want and yell at people to get out of your way when you come upon them unexpectedly. At night, this is known as "outrunning your headlights".