Beware

The Calle Olmos, which leads down into the centre of Palma, has become a speedway track for some of our two-wheeled and three -wheeled friends. I watched in horror the other night as a cyclist dodged between pedestrians at speed; one wrong move and he would have seriously injured a pedestrian. Luckily, he was going uphill rather than downhill and his speed was kept to a minimum. But I have also seen cyclists going the other way (downhill) and it is amazing that no one has been hurt. When are the police going to take action?

There are cycle paths across Palma that are hardly used, with some cyclists preferring to use the pavement. Pedestrians are being put at risk. If a child was hit by one of these fast moving cyclists or scooter riders serious injury would be inflicted. The problem is even more pronounced during the summer months when the streets of the city are crowded. I also feel sorry for the law abiding cyclists and scooter riders.

I suspect that sooner or later some sort of ban will be introduced by the local authorities because of the antics of a minority. Those who ride dangerously should be told that they are out of line.