ON behalf of the many considerate off-road cyclists who enjoy the hills I would like to apologise to a previous letter writer who had a bad experience when walking recently.

I know that many walkers dislike not having the hills to themselves, but it's a fact that they are there to be enjoyed by many people for many reasons.

There are inconsiderate riders, walkers, dog walkers and litter louts but that's what they are... inconsiderate!

I ride the hills often and I always slow down when approaching people. To be honest, if they have a dog I don't always trust that they will control it (not a uncommon occurrence) or that people won't just stand directly in the way even though they have seen you approaching from a distance (sometimes they like an argument).

I appeal to fellow riders to slow down when needed and be polite.

I appeal to walkers to accept that the hills are not just for them alone.

I appeal to dog walkers to control their dogs and not think that putting dog mess in a little bag and then leaving them everywhere while they pretend that they are going to pick them up on the way back is 'leaving no mess'.

The hills are lovely and their for all of us... just be considerate please!

Chris Harris

Colwall