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LETTER: Bicyclist need to curb bad behaviour

A rash of letters from bicyclists make out as though they’ve been unfairly targeted for criticism. I don’t agree with that.
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A rash of letters from bicyclists make out as though they’ve been unfairly targeted for criticism. I don’t agree with that.

Reality is that a high proportion of bicyclists ride dangerously.

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A noticeable number of them threaten people who call them out on their behaviour.

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What are decent bicyclists doing to curb the bad?

It’s dangerous to confront the bad, but voting for more policing while figuratively getting in the face of politicians would help.

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Keith Sketchley

Saanich