NO wonder so many cyclists meet with accidents.

I have had to take an alternative route into Oxford because of road works.

On the Botley Road, a cyclist was weaving in and out of other cyclists. No indication, no cycle helmet, into the path of oncoming cars.

From Walton Street another cyclist jumped the lights and pulled across in front of me from the left into Beaumont Street, I had to brake.

The same thing happened in St Giles.

No hand signals, no safety helmets and the motorist gets the blame.

There was always a cycling proficiency test that seems to be lacking in today’s cyclists.

Also, helmets should be worn as a statute, like seat belts in cars.

SANDIE RUSHTON
Frethern, Burford