It's a very subjective observation, but I can't help thinking that there's a general increase in selfishness and downright philistinism all round. Even in good old friendly Bude, a supermarket trolley will head towards you at speed in the veg aisle and, as you jump out of the way, the perpetrator will say "Oops, sorry!" I always tell them that they're not sorry at all...

Maybe it's the world getting more crowded or people getting more miserable or something. Or me getting older and slower.

We use the Camel Trail and the Tarka Trail a lot on our bikes. The trails are intended for all and sundry: cyclists of all ages, pedestrians, runners, joggers, kiddie pushchairs, invalid scooters, the lot. There's a tacit understanding among all users that everyone shows tolerance, consideration and good manners to everyone else. It works.