It is astonishing that any cyclist should find cause for dissatisfaction (report, June 8) in a thoughtful concession made by pedestrians (out of consideration for the safety of cyclists) in allowing them to ride on some parts of some pavements.

It is not always possible to make precise markings to provide for continuous cycling, especially at junctions.

Neither should they be needed because, on all parts of all pavements, pedestrians have priority and a duty of care for them lies with cyclists.

The Highway Code is clear that cycling on pavements is not permitted and refers to the traffic acts in support of this rule.

If there is doubt at places, cyclists should be prepared to dismount and walk or use the road – which is what they had to do before the concessions were allowed.

ROBERT SEPHTON, Cherwell Close, Abingdon