The "sociopaths on two wheels" who commit the undeniably irritating act of cycling on the sidewalk include deliverymen, NYPD officers, and famous actors. These scofflaws appear to have a new ally—"Jerk," is how the DOT frames it—in U.S. Senator Charles Schumer.

Reporter Jacob Kornbluh tweeted that Schumer rode his bike to this morning's meeting of the Council of Jewish Organizations in Flatbush, followed by this photo.

Sen. Schumer didn't let us take pics of him riding his bike but of course I did.. pic.twitter.com/IkhAbX5xgQ — Jacob Kornbluh (@jacobkornbluh) March 23, 2014

Schumer is believed to be more than twelve years old.

Previously we have debated the seriousness of the crime of sidewalk cycling. This blogger personally believes it is a question of time, place, and manner. Riding on the sidewalk is an admittedly minor issue.

But Senator Schumer frequently concerns himself with minor issues, whether its BBQ safety, inhalable caffeine, or greek yogurt. Why should a delivery cyclist on the Upper East Side be torn between keeping his job and breaking the law when a man who took an oath to uphold the Constitution can throw on some sweatpants (and an FDNY insignia) and sidewalk cycle with impunity?

Combine Schumer's faux pas with his wife's "frivolous" and costly opposition to the Prospect Park West bike lane and the net effect of Schumer's behavior makes cyclists look bad (though we applaud the consistency with which he wears a helmet and the same pair of Dad sneakers). Thankfully, cyclists like Schumer are increasingly in the minority.

Senator Schumer is scheduled to appear this afternoon with Mayor de Blasio to discuss an announcement regarding NYCHA's efforts to recover from Hurricane Sandy.

[IMPORTANT CONTEXTUAL UPDATE] Kornbluh has posted a video of a skittish Schumer, who does not want to be filmed riding his bicycle. Kornbluh says the senator only rode on the sidewalk for about a block before getting back onto the road.

And Max Young, a spokesman from Schumer's office, sent over this statement: