"Thousands were stuck in the gridlock, many swearing never to return to the city again", ran the strapline (The Argus, June 20).

Isn't it fascinating how motorists perceive others, rather than themselves, to be the problem. But until they do, the recent chaos will continue whenever the sun shines.

Next year, cyclists could enter Brighton by a less busy route. Most traffic heads towards Palace Pier on the A23. It could be re-routed on busy days and split into three at the A27. The traffic could then use Dyke Road or Falmer Road. Warning signs could be used on the A23 beyond Pyecombe.

Why not use Brighton racetrack on non-race days as a car park, with shuttle buses to and from the seafront?

Railways should provide cycle carriages to keep out the extra lorries needed to take bikes home.

The city must tell train operator Southern there is no such thing as can't. If their trains are not equipped to take bikes, they have ordered the wrong trains and must put their mistake right. The railways must encourage sustainable transport, not stifle it.

In Belgium, there are separate carriages just for bikes. Why not here? Come on Southern - let's hear why not.

They should also reintroduce weekend or bank holiday excursion trains with attractive fares. Of course people will drive if it is a fraction the cost of coming by train.

Finally, well done to the thousands of cyclists who raised so much money for the British Heart Foundation. I would hate to see this event go elsewhere.

-Brian Snow, Brighton