Sir, – Chris Green (D&S letters, July 25) does not seem to realise roads are for everybody. The road between Leyburn and Ripon is not a super highway. It is possible to come across riders on horseback, walkers, joggers, tractors and trailers, as well as cyclists, yet he chooses to complain about cyclists. I wonder when he last read the Highway Code? Section147 – Be considerate etc.
My husband and I have been cycling in North Yorkshire for almost 30 years and 99 per cent of the time have been treated with courtesy and often with encouragement, especially going up hill, by car drivers.
We thank them for that.
The other one per cent usually overtake too near a corner or cut in as traffic approaches from the opposite direction. Remember car drivers only have to press a pedal whereas cyclists are working hard.
Consideration and patience by all road users for each other would improve the situation. I suggest Mr Green either moves nearer his work or allows five more minutes for his journey.
E TYNDALL Northallerton.
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