Good morning Simon,I am sorry to hear about your accident; I hope your collarbone is better now and that you got over the shock. Did your accident happen in Richmond Park?I find it difficult to see how a car can overtake a cyclist coming in the opposite direction. It sounds like a head-on to me.Recklessness on the roads is everywhere, from pedestrians who cross the road without looking (either lost in thought, staring at their mobile phone or with headphones on listening to music), thoughtless motorists (I include here cars, vans, lorries and motorbikes) and not surprisingly, cyclists too. This recklessness and lack of consideration seems to have gone from bad to worse in the last year. But, as always, there are a few rotten apples in every single category that tarnish the reputation of others. And, yes, when I get cross, I do refer to the lycra-clad cyclists, particularly as they jump red lights or swerve on the road without looking. Once question, why do cyclists not have mirrors on the handle bars? And, no, I do not support the ban of cars in Richmond Park. I love the Park and the only way I can access it is by car.
Ivonne Holliday ● 1939d