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Cyclists do need to accept they are vulnerable. Motorbike riders have generally learnt this. Neither has protection from any metal work to shield their body. If there is an accident, regardless of the reasons why, they will come off worst. It appears that too many cyclists ride aggressively, rather than defensively.

But there is a problem with many so called cycle routes. They can enhance a sense of invulnerability, and give a sense of false priority. Often the routes are badly designed, and frequently a waste of space. Many are simply a series of markings and at every junction the priority of the cycle route is lost, or even due to lack of space the cycleway ends throwing the cyclist into the main traffic route. It's often simpler for the cyclist to stay on the main road. But if there are give way markings they do need to be observed. Only yesterday I nearly collided with a speeding cyclist that had ignored the give way markings on his route as I turned right across a junction.

No one wishes there to be an accident. Somehow we all have to fit on the overcrowded road network, and that means we all have to be a little more patient with each other rather than the get there at any cost attitude that has started to prevail amongst all users whether drivers or riders.