Your View: Cyclists

The lack of segregation is a major factor
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Mike Dodgson

Marchwood

S6

I have often stated in this good newspaper, “Bike it, you’ll like it” and I am sure most people will in the right environment. 

However, there is surely nothing much to like about commuting by bike today or accessing our countryside from city estates.

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Any improvements like resurfacing will improve relationships with other road users, some of whom have little consideration and sympathy for anyone let alone vulnerable cyclists.

The lack of segregation is a major factor that even experienced cyclists consider and decide to leave their bikes at home adding to road congestion and air pollution, and their health in later life, a further burden on the NHS.