Boardman on BBC Breakfast...

[GrumpyGregry]

With Louise Minchin...

Talking sense...

Wearing normal clothes...

And no helmet...

The guy is still my hero!

Sounds like the Beeb are running a whole series all week.

 

[Fubar]

With Louise Minchin...

Talking sense...

Wearing normal clothes...

And no helmet...

The guy is still my hero!

Sounds like the Beeb are running a whole series all week.

Yeah just watched it - there is a Minister for Cycling?!? Never heard of him.

 

[Lilliburlero]

He missed the opportunity to advertise one of his own brand helmets

 

[summerdays]

I've just seen this on Facebook - let's just say any message they are trying to impart has been lost in the numbers talking about helmets and high vis. And talking about removing cyclists from the road for their own safety.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I've just seen this on Facebook - let's just say any message they are trying to impart has been lost in the numbers talking about helmets and high vis. And talking about removing cyclists from the road for their own safety.

haters gonna hate, sure as night follows day.

 

[Berk on a Bike]

Who was that clip aimed at? Seemed a bit "cycling safety 101".

 

[mick1836]

They say they are spending ££££££££'s in relation to cycling but NEVER say exactly on what?

 

[ianrauk]

I didn't get to see it as I left for work before it was showed, but did catch a small preview clip. What I noticed that Boardman was helmetless and all in black and whom I guess was the reporter riding with him with helmet and disguised as a bag of hi-viz custard.

 

[martint235]

Boardman was quoted as saying helmets are no use or something similar. Finally.

 

[Rykard]

Loiuse Michin was the reporter, and it said she cycles regularly, she was in 'normal' commuting attire.

CB does say a lot of sensible stuff, the problem his comments don't make good sound bites. while it's political no real headway will be made towards cyclists.

 

[Rooster1]

The facebook only video explanation of Chris telling us why no helmet has opened my eyes alot. I hope you can all see the clip
Its on a BBC Breakfast facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bbcbreakfast

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

With Louise Minchin...

Talking sense...

Wearing normal clothes...

And no helmet...

The guy is still my hero!

Sounds like the Beeb are running a whole series all week.

The facebook only video explanation of Chris telling us why no helmet has opened my eyes alot. I hope you can all see the clip
Its on a BBC Breakfast facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bbcbreakfast

For a bit of context, another part of that recording, with cycling tips is here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29853789.

And yes, he does say ''With big vehicles - buses, lorries - their visibility is impaired - the vehicle is, it's effectively not fit for purpose, give them plenty of space [plus the standard left turn danger advice].''

 

[screenman]

They say they are spending ££££££££'s in relation to cycling but NEVER say exactly on what?

Wages and pensions, what is left gets spent on cycle tracks or should that be cycle tra, lets face it they often do not seem finished.

 

[BigAl68]

Numerous Facebook feeds of people screaming about helmets and high viz including people saying it saved my life as normal, even the usual ambulance drivers saying the same. Seems they don't believe anyone but each unto their own

 

[ianrauk]

I can't believe the amount of bile that is being spouted by the compulsion twits on the FB site.