I apologise for being a cyclist
Following the BBC's War On Our Roads programme, the Mercury has published several letters linked to the subject, which have received numerous comments, both pro and anti-cycling. so it appears the debate has been reignited.
There is no denying that there are inconsiderate cyclists, that there are cyclists who ride on the pavement, who jump red lights, and some with no lights themselves.
It seems then that cyclists are a menace, a nuisance, an inconvenience and law-breakers.
So on behalf of my fellow cyclists, I'm going to apologise.
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I'm going to apologise for reducing the number of motor vehicles on the road, therefore reducing congestion, and due to this, motor vehicles are able to go faster, and in turn be caught speeding, are able to speed up when the green light turns to amber!
I apologise to pedestrians for cycling on cycle paths which the local council puts on pavements, then abruptly stops.
For cycling in the pedestrianised areas identified for joint use and for also causing you to become distracted at pedestrian crossings and believing the little red man means that you can cross safely.
I would also like to apologise to all the charities for which cyclists raise money for good causes – we thought we were doing a good thing!
And lastly, I would like to apologise to all our children, including those of the pedestrian and the motorist – we have clearly made cycling too dangerous for our young to participate in and enjoy.
PS: I forgot to apologise for contributing in making our summer of sport truly memorable, Wiggo should not have won the Tour de France or Sports Personality of the Year, and British cycling should not have won so many medals.
We know it was an unpleasant feeling, being successful in a sport!
Wayne Henderson, Leicester.
Comments
by wayne65
Wednesday, December 26 2012, 5:17PM
“Sorry was my letter too subtle ??? :)”
by VictoriaPark
Monday, December 24 2012, 1:50PM
“Oh my goodness!
Did Wayne Henderson read the recent letter from Sally Williams describing the effect that inconsiderate cyclists can have on the elderly, frail and disabled?
Perhaps he could have commented on the points she made in her very reasonable and well written letter.
It's the antisocial behaviour and bad attitude of some cyclists that's being objected to, not cycling in general.
I doubt very much if I'm going to bump into Bradley Wiggins attempting to cycle through queues of people at bus stops outside of Leicester rail station.”
by roundthehorne
Monday, December 24 2012, 11:50AM
“What a load of self-righteous nonsense. It is possible to reduce congestion on the roads *without* increasing congestion and danger on the pavement. You're apologising for things that no-one's complaining about (like shared use areas) and conspicuously not apologising for the selfish, lazy, stupid, dangerous, illegal stuff that a minority of cyclists indulge in. You're doing nothing to promote cycling with letters like this.”
by 4_Stroke
Monday, December 24 2012, 9:04AM
“But you did not apologise for, as you quote...."There is no denying that there are inconsiderate cyclists, that there are cyclists who ride on the pavement, who jump red lights, and some with no lights themselves. It seems then that cyclists are a menace, a nuisance, an inconvenience and law-breakers"
So I assume you are still unrepentant on their behalf.”
by Eastonian
Monday, December 24 2012, 8:34AM
“Blimey, this must be the season of goodwill, a cyclist apologising, although why do I get the impression these are empty comments?
A lot of apologies have been listed but I can't see the one where cyclist ride up one-way streets the wrong way which is really aggravating!!
Happy Christmas.”