I am also an experienced responsible [and back in my politicised student days, somewhat militant] cyclist.
I still insist on my right to cycle on roads, claiming my place in traffic
amongst all the fuckwit boy racers
and other miscellaneous potentially lethal arrogant aggressive motorised arseholes;

and I make sure I am aware & assertive enough to survive every ride and get home safely.

I am also sick of grown men cycling fast on pavements and risking collision with pedestrians;
even when the road is relatively empty of traffic, or vehicles are slow moving.

They are complete wankers and a disgrace to cycling.

Children riding on pavements these days, is of course understandable and acceptable,
providing they could be better instructed and supervised by school or parents...


Do schools still do 'Cycling Proficiency' courses and testing
as we received back in the late 60's ???