Wheel time

Sir, – I was somewhat bemused by the reference of the chairman of the South Georgian Core Residents Association to "creating a racetrack for cyclists" ("Dublin residents seek removal of 'distasteful' cycle bollards", News, October 23rd). In referring to appropriate infrastructure in such a way, does it imply that he would also refer to roads as "racetracks for drivers"? – Yours, etc,

CHRIS CUMMINS,

Dublin 16.

Sir, – Residents of Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin, complain that a new cycle lane is out of keeping with their Georgian surroundings, and also makes it harder for them to get to their cars.

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To fit in with the Georgian architecture, perhaps cars and bicycles should both be banned from the street, in favour of horse-drawn carriages? – Yours, etc,

BARRY DOHERTY,

Dublin 7.