YP Letters: Cyclists must remain wary of our risky roads

Cycling continues to cause controversy on Yorkshire's roads.

NOTHING is ever as it seems. Before everyone gets too carried away with yet another successful Tour de Yorkshire cycle event, a word of caution to those about to take to Yorkshire’s roads on two wheels.

Recent correspondents to The Yorkshire Post illustrate the growing antagonism between motorists and cyclists (nothing new there) and a growing need to re-educate both factions before this lack of respect on the road gets completely out of hand.

As a cyclist with a motor vehicle, here are my perceptions to any new cyclists. Forget the notion that you can cycle everywhere on a cycle way or cycle path or expect every road to town or city to have a separate cycle lane. Britain, and especially the White Rose county, is lightyears behind countries like Holland and the rest of Europe. So far we have just “played” with it all.

Be constantly aware of aggressive, careless and dangerous drivers. Keep your attention at all times on the road ahead to avoid the worst of the potholes.

Be courteous and respectful to drivers. Good luck to all those about to experience the thrill of propelling your own body to wherever and enjoy the freedom that comes with a bicycle.