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November 20th 11, 01:37 PM
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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 ... 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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