Just sent the statutory reply to local rag ( Express & Star, West Mids) letters page, following a
letter from an irate motorist who's somewhat [censored] that, despite a fortune being spent on
relabelling paths as cycle paths, cyclists still insist on using the dual carriageway, apparently
oblivious to the dangers they are placing themselves in. I started with the rights of way / under
licence statement, then followed with the need to educate motorists. I then went on with the
congestion / obesity points and the pros and cons of cycle paths. I finished with the assumption
that the original letter writer would be well annoyed at cyclists cycling on the pavement, despite
his wish that they should use paths, rather than the road.
My wife (the intelligent one!), said that I should put together a 'Mr Angry' letter that contained
all the salient points that need to be made when responding to anti-cyclist letters in the local
press. This could then be customised for each response by cut&pasting the relevant point to the top
of the letter. Does anyone care to take this on ?... a letter that covers all points succinctly and
intelligently, that can be used repeatedly, as required, to educate non-cyclists....A letter that
can be agreed upon by all of us, that can be distributed to all ng users (and others, of course) and
used as needed. It's time to get the message across!! Cheers, Dave.