Putting cyclists on the right track

EVER so slowly we seem to be moving towards a situation where cyclists will be treated as equals to motorists.

We could learn a great deal from countries far more advanced in that regard, notably Holland.

Any regular cyclist will verify that Irish roads are dangerous, most likely the main reason for people’s reluctance to cycle. In the absence of dedicated cycle lanes, you have to share the road with all kinds of vehicles and some drivers simply have no consideration for cyclists.