A letter to the mayor

Dear Mr Johnson,

I was not sure whether to write this letter to you or to Mr Corbyn, my local MP. However, as this concerns areas outside Islington North I thought it best to go directly to The Big Cheese (or whoever reads his post). 

I am a cyclist and I'm writing to express my dismay at the condition of the roads in London. I'm not the most confident cyclist but due to the expense of public transport, I have little other option than to go by bike if I want to afford to appreciate our wonderful city. 

That said, I feel I have enough to worry about on the roads, what with bus and taxi drivers who seem determined to make me fall over (as a cyclist I'm sure you understand- maybe it's worse for you as mayor and recognisable target?!) without adding a road which resembles a lunar landscape. 

May I bring particular attention to Upper Woburn Place. Crossing Euston Road into this street and down toward Holborn is a most uncomfortable ride, not to mention hazardous as its far from quiet.

Once I cycled this way with a box of raspberries in my basket and they were basically compote by the time I arrived at work. A minor tragedy, I'm sure you'll agree. 

I know many people who wish to start cycling but are too afraid of the roads. This is such a shame since its so important at the moment, not only to save money in these times of recession, but to reduce our carbon footprint. 

I'm convinced that better and safer road surfaces would encourage more people to take to their bikes; as well as making people like me safer road users as we would be saved from having to swerve suddenly to avoid plummeting into that crater, and then that one, and then that one...

This is the first letter I have ever written to a politician so I hope I have expressed my concerns in a clear and savvy (I always wanted to be savvy) manner.

All I have left to say is have an excellent day.

Yours sincerely.