One of our regular FOTR-ers wrote this letter to the press. The event referred to in the article occurred last Saturday.
Educate road users on cyclists' rights
Well put indeed!
Road users should appreciate that cyclists have the right to use the roads as well. Many times we encountered inconsiderate drivers who would not give way to us, even though we had the right of way; honk at us for no good reason; cut into our lane recklessly expecting us to brake and give way; and coming so close as to force us off the road!
There has been a good number of articles of late focusing on the problems with riding on the roads. That this should come before a major cycling event - OCBC cycle - is testament to the need to overhaul the public attitude towards cyclists' rights.
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