For whom the bell rings

REGARDING childhood sounds (Letters, December 28, 2016), COUNTRY LIFE readers may have fond memories of old-fashioned bicycle bells. All too often, today’s cyclists rush by on pavements, but rarely use a bell to warn of their approach. Although cyclists may feel safer than on the road, their silent, speedy approach from behind on pavements is highly dangerous, especially to the elderly. Sue Balsom, Aberystwyth