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Sir,

I would like to protest in the strongest possible terms about the latest government initiative. Despite the fact that cyclists cause far more terror and injury than dogs, it is preposterous that we should be chipped and forced to have compulsory third party insurance.


Southwark Council is just as bad with their proposal to bring back the fence on Goose Green in order to provide cyclists with an exercise area away from non-cycling people. This is quite ridiculous, especially considering that they have recently renewed the cycle path across the Green.


It is we cyclists who will save the planet; save the species. When I cycle along the pavements with my children, I am teaching them road skills for the future. NCPs may call us arrogant, aggressive, selfish and dangerous ? but who else will be trained and ready to out-white-van the white van drivers in the next generation?


Sincerely,

jackangel (Ms)

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