I don't think so, if all you did was turn round. He shouldn't have been on the pavement - end of story.

If a pedestrian pushed a cyclist deliberately (not that I'm suggesting you did!), it might be different, but even then the cyclist would probably be deemed to be part-author of hs own misfortune (contributory negligence).

Much as I'm keen to defend cyclists those who ride on the pavement, or worse ride fast on the pavement drive me up the wall. If as a man of 58 I've got the balls to ride on the road what's stopping testosterone filled young blokes? I see it most often round the office, a square that doesn't really go anywhere, and on a street that's buses and taxis only.

Riding in slow traffic isn't difficult.

I don't think OP has anything to worry about though if the lad had gone under a truck and died I'd expect him to be properly questioned and witnesses accounts compared.

Personally I avoid the shared use paths in town (Northampton). I'd rather mix with traffic than pedestrians. Had to brake hard yesterday for a pedestrian who stepped out from in front of a stopped bus and didn't consider possibility that it might be overtaken. Not even a near miss and she was very apologetic.

And cyclists wonder why they have a bad name. Sounds like an ill mannered character. If anyone shouts MOVE at me he is going to be very disappointed when I don't. A polite 'excuse me' would get a much more positive response.

Most of this is simply down to basic manners. If you wanted to pass someone on narrow pathway while on foot the normal curtecy would apply. A simple 'excuse me while I pass' does it without problem or offence. However put someone on a bike or in a car and all rules of poilte behaviour are suspended. There was nothing to stop this particular cyclist from slowing right down, making his prescence known by speaking to skidpan and requesting to pass.

I have some sympathy with cyclists because the roads seems very dangerous sometimes so the pavement is a nice option, but surely if decent manners and common sense were used the problem would not exist. However the cycling 'gestapo' do not do the cyclists cause any good at all. Seemingly expecting a complete free hand because they are saving the planet, yeah right!! Extremism in any form is just that. Not a nice trait.

Cheers Concrete