This is a problem all over the country.
Here in Norwich the Council has been installing Cycle paths all around the City and the biggest bone of contention is that Cyclists don't use them, with the result that there is a huge amount of anger against them.

People have been verbally abused by Cyclists when they have challenged them for riding on the footpaths, and the main complaint is the speed and total disregard for pedestrians. Pavement cyclists seem to think that people should jump out of the way to allow them a clear run at inappropriate speeds.

Lets face it cycling on the footpath IS ILLEGAL regardless of what the inconsiderate cyclists might think.