Letters: Two wheels louder

Zoe Williams wonders why pedestrians pack less political punch than cyclists (Just like cyclists, pedestrians must find a sense of self-righteousness, 2 August). Politics is dominated by professional lobbyists and PR firms; cyclists have a little more access to sponsors' cash because companies make money out of supplying their kit. For pedestrians there's no industry willing to help fund national organisations or equivalents of cycle shops to assist local groups' chivvying of councils. And, set against the vast resources of the motoring lobby, even cyclists' are but tiny voices crying in the tarmac wilderness. Becoming more self-righteous is unlikely to advance the cause; finding a wealthy philanthropist who enjoys urban strolling might.Brian HughesCheltenham, Gloucestershire? What is this? Smiles and consideration towards cyclists on Devon lanes? Thank you, Bradley Wiggins.Laura ConynghamCrediton, DevonTransport policyRoad safetyCyclingFitnessCycling holidaysCyclingTransportguardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

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