I never learned to ride a bike, of course, so you could say I don’t have the experience to comment on this, but I really am starting to think that cyclists should have to pass some sort of Highway Code qualification before they’re allowed out on the road. This morning, before it began to bucket it down, I was on my way to Lewisham for my stroll. It’s a route I take quite a bit these days, of course sticking to the pavement as the road is so busy. As I was trundling quietly in my powerchair though, a cyclist swept out in front of me and tore right in front of an oncoming bus, nearly getting hit. It could have been utterly horrific, and I had to draw a sigh of relief. It made me wonder, though: do cyclists not know the rules of the road? I see things like this more and more these days. Some cyclists seem to think they own the road and can do whatever they like, from swerving in front of traffic to totally ignoring red lights. Not only is it arrogant, but it is downright dangerous. I really think that, as more and more people start to use bikes, they should have to complete some kind of road safety course.