The picture of four-year-old Abigail Murray after being hit with such force from a cyclist riding on the pavement that her skull was fractured must serve as a reminder to all cyclists of the great dangers of their actions (The Argus, June 26).

Abigail was hit with such force that she was sent flying into the air and landed on her face, fracturing her skull. I hope she continues to make good progress in her recovery.

It is courageous of her father to release the photos to show cyclists the consequences of riding recklessly on the pavement.

  • Steve Fuller, Rowan Avenue, Hove

As a regular cyclist I was saddened by the letters on cycling (Letters, June 21). There seems to be so much hatred directed towards people who cycle. Why do we cause such irritation and anger? Of course there are a few people who cycle on pavements and go through red lights but they are in the minority.

Most of us are responsible and law abiding - quietly getting from A to B without polluting the air or posing a significant danger to anybody else.

When you consider the facts it seems ironic and rather mystifying to me that some motorists get so angry about cyclists. In Britain, less than one person a year is killed by a cyclist, whereas 3,000 plus are killed by cars. Cycles produce no emissions whereas pollution from cars and lorries leads to more than 24,000 premature deaths a year and is one of the main causes of climate change.

Motor vehicles have a hugely negative impact on the quality of our environment. Cars, lorries and buses are a direct threat to my life as a cyclist but what danger do I pose to them?

Instead of knocking cyclists, people should have some respect for those who bravely choose an alternative way to travel. Many of us are trying to give up our car dependency for the sake of their our health, for a better environment and a better world.

  • Clare Parrish, Titian Road, Hove

I have been following recent correspondence about cyclists, motorists and pedestrians and I am appalled at the acrimonious nature of some of the letters.

Let's face it, neither cyclists nor motorists are going to disappear so, until there is an adequate system of cycle paths, we are going to have to share the space available.

It therefore behoves all road users to show respect and courtesy to one another and observe the Highway Code.

I have read Adam Trimingham's sane and reasonable contribution to the debate (The Argus, June 4) and must say I entirely agree.

  • Donald Bishop, Farncombe Road, Lewes