[pendy]

We live most of the time in Camden, and we have cycle lanes everywhere. Many of them are double cycle lanes, which I think are downright dangerous - if you don't know the area and you're trying to turn right, you don't expect cycles coming from the wrong direction. It's only a matter of time before somebody gets badly hurt or killed. Although we have such wonderful cycle lanes, cyclists still ride on the other side of the road and often on the pavement. I have nearly been hit stepping off my own front step. I do think cyclists should be insured, and that they should pay something towards the upkeep of the roads and particularly cycle paths.