Perhaps you might ask the question...how often when it is ridden out is it left like that when they decide to nip into a shop....i'd wager fairly often.
How often do I see people dumping their bikes on the pavements blocking shop doorways...
far too often Paul
Don't worry, I'd have a proper moan if I saw cars parked inconsiderately and obstructing shop doorways as well...I'll be sure to let you know if I ever see that.
You seem to see it as some sort of a God given right to do this with a cycle...because it is a cycle (correct me if I'm wrong)....unfortunately, pedestrians see it as another example of people on bikes sticking two fingers up to others around them.