As cyclists we need to do absolutley everything to show other road and pavement user that we are responsible road users and take the moral high ground. How can we complain about the inconsiderate drivers when we have enough inconsiderate cyclists using footpaths and the like.

We need to clean up our own house before we can try and clean up others.

I am all for the police cracking down on cycling infringements and when my next local police meeting is held, I will once again ask for the police to do this.

I do want to encourage cycling and the freedom that cycling gives, please don’t get me wrong, but we cannot ignore the fact that not all cyclist are whiter than white!

* offer a free front and back bike light to all cyclist
* then fine anyone without one on in dark & dangerous conditions (on the spot £30) (and then when they go to pay it, they can pick up their free front & back light)

Personally I *always* have my back light on, even in the middle of the day because I’ve seen how much more visible it makes cyclist.

Recently I’ve seen some of the most stupid things that people do on bikes – they follow the ‘rules’ but dont think about the safety or reasons behind what they’re doing:

* one lady had a rear light on, but a basket behind it
* One gentleman had a rear light on, but his coat hung over it (I didn’t actually see him until he shifted and his light shone)
* One guy wore a hi vis vest, then a massive backpack which hid it.
* Several cyclists using old lights that seem to just ‘glow’ slightly.

My Wife hates cycling on the road – if the path is there, and theres no one on it, and she takes it gentle, I don’t think there should be much of an issue with cyclists cycling on the path, but if at night, they should be well illuminated, and make way for all other path users.

I have a bigger issue with cyclists who run red lights, crossings etc, and then expect drivers to take them seriously on the road when cycling.

On the up side, I must say though, that up here in Norfolk, it does seem to be very safe to cycle, with many bus/cycle combo lanes, and cycle paths (also cycle route #1 which goes through my village to the center of Norwich which is a pleasure to ride, even at night in winter)