Not the case where I see them. Just hold my ground and make them swerve around me. Children not an issue, adults are. This is along the London rd so I'd expect to see a fair few, nowhere near the numbers you are indicating. Just another waste of roadspace
Don't see many cyclists to tell the truth, most lanes seem to be empty. Mind you most still seem to ride on the pavement even when there is a cycle lane just inches to the side