YOUR reporter Sally Fletcher took to the streets of York affected by current roadworks, and wrote of the horrendous delays that she experienced (March 5). Presumably she was travelling by car.

Perhaps Sally would like to repeat this short journey on a bicycle, and let us know about the much reduced journey time that she will doubtless experience.

This will help to promote the message, that it really does pay to get on one's bike for short trips. Also more road space will be created for those who need to use motor vehicle.

Paul Hepworth,

Windmill Rise,

Holgate,

York.

Updated: 16:33 Friday, March 07, 2003