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Maybe you should not type so fast. And of course my dear, you have my approval. I trust my earlier views were to your satisfaction? I do hope now that your slight confusion with this simple topic has found some clarification. Will i now see gratitude or sarcasm? The latter i am sure. You're a cyclist.

Then there should not be a problem with a little politeness. I would say bringing animals into this discussion is overreacting. Especially the 'numbers' part informing us all of certain differences between dogs and cyclists. Completely irrelevant. Defensive and changing the subject. It seems you have a problem with politeness and consideration? I guess that is why you're getting a little angry. Now that is overreacting.

These experiences i've had with cyclists have been on very narrow, bobbly footpaths in the park that are dangerous enough as it is without someone speeding past. Also, there are no advertisements of a cycle path nearby, but a larger path outside the park parallel with this woodland path probably more suitable and safe. Of course, i would welcome cycle paths attached to the footpaths and clearly advertised as one but many areas just do not seem big enough. Young children would also be an important issue. About the bike bells. It brings me back to the point of what were they made for then? To force people to think they may be rude towards pedestrians? To randomly piss someone off for the day? I am sure most people would welcome the sound of a bike bell so they can move or remain out of the way of danger. So i think you're being a little critical there. You're also saying everyone is the same by suggesting they will all be offended by the sound. Would you feel offended if you got knocked over and seriously hurt? I think these people who would be upset and offended would instead appreciate the awareness and would have complete respect for the cyclist IF they just show a little courtesy. That was simply my only problem. It's a bike bell! It is supposed to alarm others!

thankyou northlondoner at last someone that can see my point

actually i do pick up my dog mess and so do most people you still havent answered my question what was the bicycle bell invented for ?

it is not just one cyclist this happens to me all the time you cannot even compare it to a dog most dogs are under control with responsible owners in my experience you are all the same no consideration for anyone else what was a bicycle bell invented for

im glad to hear that bawdy nan i have yet to see it i can honestly say i have never been warned of a cycle approaching

im glad to hear that bawdy nan i have yet to see it i can honestly say i have never been warned of a cycle approaching

a dog is not a vehicle and as peckham rye park is dog friendly i cannot see your point

Does anybody else have a problem with the cyclists in Peckham Rye Park? Whilst walking my dog most mornings, a cyclist will speed past me in the quiet, narrow Woodland Walk area, startling me uncomfortably. They do not apologise, greet 'good morning' or acknowledge me in any other way. I think they are ignorant and completely oblivious to any other person (adults and children) in the local park. Whatever happened to the bicycle bells when you knew the cyclists were passing? I say bring the bicycle bells back.