Sir, – I agree with Kathy Sheridan about the social scourge of inconsiderate and selfish behaviour by some cyclists (“The aggressive speed and silence of cyclists is a cultural problem that needs tackling in Ireland”). The same problem is evident with the etiquette, or lack of, shown by large groups of runners in social running clubs using pavements in our cities. To witness huge groups of people running abreast on our pavements at rush hour or at weekend mornings may be an indication of wholesome mild activity, granted. However, replicating vast herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically across the Serengeti, while barging into or obstructing pedestrians entitled to use public infrastructure is not acceptable. Cop on. – Yours, etc,
ULTAN Ó BROIN,
Dublin.
