I narrowly missed being struck by a fast, careless cyclist a few days ago, on the Kulim Park walkway. The results of such a collision in such a place, at an advanced, ‘rickety' age, could be catastrophic.

The woman was not attending to her cycling, or any possible hazards, not to mention injury to both her and pedestrian. It's an all too common occurrence. Then, a bit later, from possibly 40-50ft behind us, came the sweet sound of a little bell.

A small helmeted child on his little bike, pedalled along concentrating intensely, intermittently ringing his bell. It was no way intrusive, but gave a definite warning to us in time for us to make allowance if necessary.

His father, presumably, followed unobtrusively behind, supervising.

Surely, if a little child can learn how to use a communal path safely for both himself and pedestrians, the adults that don't bother could try to follow suit? Concrete is very unforgiving.

D Holm, Otumoetai.