B**y Borris Bikes and other Cyclists in London
JNugent wrote:
On 20/11/2011 12:55, Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
On Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:25:48 -0000, "Jack
wrote:
"SB" wrote in message
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Today is Saturday and I have have been walking the streets of
London doing Xmas shopping along with thousands of others. But I
live here; most of the others are tourists. However London is very
bad this year - there are too many cyclists without lights, riding
on the pavements, and jumping the red lights. I used to be a keen
cyclist having been brought up with National Cycling Proficiency
at school, and at least reading the Highway Code. I WAS a keen
cyclist - but now no more. And now-a-days I am gob-smacked at the
selfishness of modern
cyclists. This afternoon alone I have nearly been knocked over 5
times by cyclists without lights jumping the red traffic lights -
when they have been green for me as a pedestrian. If I shout out
after they just miss knocking me over all I get told is "fcuk
off!" Nice, This reduces my sympathy for cyclists to zero.
As a responsible cyclist, who stops at traffic lights, carries
lights and fluorescent clothing and reflectors and respects other
users of the road (and pavements) I share your irritation with the
morons who give us all a bad name.
May I recommend that you carry a sturdy walking stick when out as a
pedestrian. When one of these selfish scum ignores the rules of the
road simply insert it between the spokes. It will focus the mind as
the cranium makes contact with the road surface. ;-)
You should also ensure that your insurance covers you for assault
causing actual bodily harm. If it doesn't then it's probably best not
to try this as it could be very expensive indeed.
Do you want pedestrians to be able and prepared to defend themselves,
or not?
Or must they simply be resigned to the fact that the aggressors will
always get away with it?
and who is the vulnerable victim here?
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