THE publication of videos of offending cyclists (The Press, April 9) has caused much comment; apparently Paul Hepworth and I will once again engage in a duel to the death (Lendal Bridge at dawn).

But I would like to make a couple of points. First of all, York is not the only place to be affected by suicidal cyclists; they are a nationwide problem.

Furthermore, none of these cyclists will have paid a penny towards the upkeep of the roads they use, will probably not be insured and will never have taken a test as to whether they are competent to be on the road at all.

But as they have no means of identification, nothing can be done. Could I suggest that cyclists be compelled to wear a high-visibility jacket on which is stamped their post code, although this might cause a problem every year during the naked bike ride.

M C Usherwood, Mendip Close, Huntington, York.