Don't fall for bad press: cycling is good for us all, particularly motorists. [Newspaper article]

Arnell, Paul

Abstract

The recent amendments to the Highway Code have unleashed a wave of criticism of cyclists and cycling. The Daily Mail warned of a spike in road rage in a story headlined "Controversial Highway Code overhaul that tells cyclists to pedal in the middle of the road takes effect…". A piece in the Sunday Times had a similar headline. Negative stories about cyclists are far from new. Sections of the media have long criticised the practice. The Lycra-clad brigade that jumps traffic lights, ride on pavements, hold-up traffic and are generally an anti-social menace are subjected to invective on a regular basis. The changes to the Highway Code reflect the simple fact that all road users must compromise. It is not a matter of us and them, drivers against cyclists. It is a simple fact that increased cycling benefits everyone.

Citation

ARNELL, P. 2022. Don't fall for the bad press: cycling is good for us all, particularly motorists. [Newspaper article]. The Scotsman [online], 2 February 2022. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/mk3y4enb

• Online Publication Date: Feb 2, 2022
• Publication Date: Feb 2, 2022
• Deposit Date: Feb 28, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 21, 2024
• Publisher: Scotsman
• Keywords: Cycling; Highway code; Bad press
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1741354
• Additional Information: The print version of this newspaper was published with the title 'Don't fall for bad press.' and the online version with the title 'Highway Code changes spark wave of bad publicity about cycling. But it is good for everyone, particularly motorists.'