Good morning Alan,I do not agree with your point of view because it is advocating the idea that it is correct for there to be one rule for some and another for the rest. It supports the idea of "us and them" which is totally unacceptable.I'll take your reasoning as an example, if the road is clear, there are no cars, people or animals in sight (normally during the week), then cars should be free to exceed the 20mph limit in the park without getting a fine if caught. After all, cars have breaks that are infinitely more efficient than cycles.I would also like to say that, in my experience, cyclists do overtake cars, be it downhill or on the flat, including when there is oncoming traffic. Some at speeds of summer lightning.Richmond Park does have a speed limit, set by the Royal Parks Charity, which is equal to the adjoining roads. Some cyclist do not respect this speed limit, either in the Park or on other roads; neither do they respect red lights or pedestrian crossings for that matter. The difference between cars misbehaving in this way and the cyclists is that the latter are not identifiable.Richmond Park is not a cycle racing circuit except, of course, when the Prudential race is taking place normally at the end of August. This race is very well advertised and the Park is closed to all road users except those participating in the race.
Ivonne Holliday ● 1342d