Andrewr: "Is there a particular location where you find cyclists on the pavement to be a problem hillsideresident?"
The pavements where there are pedestrians.
"I agree that cyclists on the pavement can be a menace, but I don't see an easy solution other than providing more cycle lanes and recognised shared pavements."
How about cyclists using the road? They're not forced onto the pavement. It's a choice they make because they are selfish or timid.
"There is a clear, and successful, strategy to encourage cycling in London."
I'm all for encouraging proper cyclists, but they are becoming a minority.
"I see no possibility of a licencing system for many pretty obvious reasons, not the least of which is that it would discourage cycling."
I think we should discourage idiot cyclists. What other "obvious" reasons do you have? Seems pretty straighforward to me.
"I suspect that cycling on the pavement is pretty low on Police priorities."
You think?
"It's annoying to pedestrians, but does it really cause that many injuries?"
Why do we have to be injured? Would it be OK if I climb over your garden fence and use your back garden? Would you be injured? That's all right, then.
"How does it compare with all the unlicensed drivers on the road who, perhaps, should be a higher priority?"
Knife crime is more important than shoplifting. Shall we legalise shoplifting, then?