The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 8: Delicate with good reason, after losing left pedal and cycling into verge

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A clue to FAIRY / POINT (Right & Left).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Somewhat laboured surface it seems
2.Nice surface. I don’t quite agree that because ‘on the verge of’ = ‘on the point of’ that a verge is a point
3.Right pedal or left ?