PLEASE allow me to reply to Mrs. Nelson's letter, replying to the one I wrote regarding footpath cyclists.

I was not referring to small children who have always ridden on pavements and always will, but older 'children' of 12 years old and sensible on roads - they and adult cyclists should have more sense - they are just plain selfish and brainless, uncaring people, but when you stop to think, are little ones safe these days?

K W Payne Blackpool