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Drivers do the industry proud
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I AM writing to thank all the truckers who showed fantastic professionalism while I was riding alone on my bicycle on a charity ride from John O'Groats to Land's End between 15 September and 25 September.
I am sure cyclists are not drivers' favourite roadusers, but my 873-mile ride left me with admiration for truckers as they waited to pass me, did not hassle me and did not make me feel vulnerable. There was not one incident involving a truck driver on the whole journey, but I was clipped once by a car driver.
I am a police inspector with Surrey Police. I only tell you that to give some credibility to my assessment of the professionalism of HGV drivers because I have seen the result of many incidents of had driving.
The industry's drivers made my ride a very pleasant and memorable experience.
Thank you.
Richard Bridgman via email