I am sorry to say that the new non-slip surface on the turn into Piccadilly from the inner ring road will not stop the spate of cyclists coming off on that corner.

The narrow section surfaced by the pavement is only the width of a bike lane, and is not where the problem is.

All falls I know of have been in the middle of the lane, where the shine on the road is still visible.

The danger signboards have been taken away, but the danger is still there.

Some cyclists, especially those who have seen city-wide publicity about that problem spot, will stick to the new green ‘cycle lane’. But many will not be aware of it.

For most cyclists, sticking to the kerb is an unnatural road position.

In normal circumstances taking a wider curve gives you a safer ride in that it discourages motorists from cutting you up on the bend, helps you match motorists’ speed so as to integrate better with traffic, and gives you better overall control.

Slowing down for a tight turn sticking close to the pavement is not something most cyclists should do. On top of everything, cyclists often need to take the whole lane to avoid pedestrians at that point.

The strain on A&E will continue until the problem is properly fixed.

We need those warning signs back again in the meantime.

Jim McGurn,

Chief Executive,

Get Cycling,

Hospital Fields Road, Fulford, York