Dear Editor,
Alas, I have met a cycling Grinch this afternoon in the lovely neighbourhood of Steveston.
Though some may call me “hurting in the posterior” for sending this letter, nonetheless, when unruly cyclists insult other cyclists with racial epithets for abiding by local traffic laws in “Cyclists Dismount’”zones while zooming ahead with disregard of pedestrian safety...well, where are the enforcers of law and safety?
I’m not asking for a large, iron-fisted cycling taskforce to patrol cycling areas — God forbid.
But certainly there should be mandatory cycling courtesy classes and some way to punish these aggressive cycling demons.
Not saying Steveston, West Dyke or Terra Nova will become a Mad Max dystopia where it’s “Run someone over or be run over!” but there are times when it does feel like it.
Happy holidays and when walking in Steveston, look both ways!
Al Chiang
RICHMOND
