Re: Nearly 9 million UK citizens can't ride a bike

On Oct 10, 10:40 am, Tony Raven <tra...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Derek C wrote:

Unfortunately I can't see this happening, as cyclists would have to
pay some money out for lessons and a driving licence.

As a cyclist who professes to cycle about 2,000 miles a year Derek, have
you voluntarily paid to get yourself National Standards Cycling
Training?  Only if you think training and certification of cyclists is
such a good idea I am sure you would want to take advantage of what was
already available whether it was mandatory or not.

Tony

I took and passed my cycling proficiency test when still at school. I
have since gained a full car and motorcycle licence and keep up to
date on the Highway Code. Once you have learned how to ride and
control a bike, then the rest of it is knowing the law and rules of
the road.

Derek C
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