I refer to the letter by Eric Waters in The Argus (May 21) entitled “Bell free-for-all” and agree totally with what he says.

I am a former cyclist and can recall that when I first took to the road in my teenage years, cyclists were much better disciplined and followed the Highway Code together with the simple advisory rules of cycling without undue policing – advisory rules such as, “Bicycles should have an audible means of approach,” and “...be lit on the roads after dark” and “...be pushed and never ridden when on the pavement”.

I also do not recall ever having to lock my valuable racing cycle in the ordinary course of daily use.

I can hear the cries of, “It’s much too dangerous for cycles to be on the road these days.”

My response is that it is much too dangerous for pedestrians when cycles are being ridden on the pavement.

Surely the rules of the road must be observed by all users or the world will become too dangerous for everybody.

One final thought: I suggest that Eric Waters be recommended for a “No-bell” prize.

Pat Alden, Park Way Close, Southwick