Cyclists
As the prospect of being dragged under the wheels of the vehicle increased, the cyclist can be heard screaming and is seen to wobble as he or she loses balance. The item concluded with a brief comment from Neil Greig of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, who suggested that errant cyclists should undergo remedial training. As this was irrelevant to what had gone before, and was presumably part of a more extended interview, the choice of extract raises a question about objectivity.
I do not regard all motorists as villains. Almost all cyclists are motorists, relatively few motorists are also cyclists. The issue is straightforward: the increasing number of cyclists is leading to a concomitant rise in the number of casualties. If government and others wish to see this increase continue, then a sensible and comprehensive strategy must be drawn up, both to accommodate and to protect cyclists, not only from death and injury but also from prejudice and vilification.
ALAN IRONS
Woodrow Road
Glasgow