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matticus
Guru
Plod is a postcode lottery - some forces have been brilliant for cyclists in the last couple of years. Loads of close-pass prosecutions, active campaigning.
Some forces? Less so ...
Looks to me like those Derbyshire panda drivers are having a nice drive out into the countryside. Can't say I blame 'em!
Some forces? Less so ...
Looks to me like those Derbyshire panda drivers are having a nice drive out into the countryside. Can't say I blame 'em!
BigMeatball
Senior Member
hoopdriver
Guru
- Location
- East Sussex
Yes, and they wonder why the grown-ups won't let them have guns...Derbyshire police proving themselves to be idiots twice: first time for posting that ridiculous abomination, and second time for not deleting the posts pronto.
It's almost like they're asking to be laughed at
DaveReading
Don't suffer fools gladly (must try harder!)
- Location
- Reading, obvs
"Lycra clad cyclists is in reference to what appeared to be members of cycling clubs in matching outfits riding in large groups along the 11 mile stretch of the A57 Snake Pass."
Sounds like a fair cop to me.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
No, it's an invalid generalisation. It's that sort of nonsense which Constable Savage was based on, albeit on a much more serious topic...
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
I have asthma that is tree pollen triggered, and we're just coming into my allergy season. Hasn't started yet … fingers crossed it may not be a bad year. I'm also lucky enough to own a turbo (bought last year) and have space for it and to quite enjoy using it. So I'm moving to 100% indoor cycling for the time being. If I do feel breathing problems coming on I can stop immediately. As we move into summer and the asthma risk drops I'll reassess that.
My bike is also a bit damaged, and the fact that I can't just pop out to the LBS to get a new wheel and other parts means it'll likely stay that way for a while. But it's turbo-worthy.
It's depressing, but inevitable, that these circs will be used by the usual suspects as an excuse to have a pop at cycling in general, as is the case with the police quote above and the meme going around that if you go outside on a bike you are highly likely to end up taking up a bed in A&E because riding a bicycle is highly a dangerous activity, like base jumping or cave diving.
My bike is also a bit damaged, and the fact that I can't just pop out to the LBS to get a new wheel and other parts means it'll likely stay that way for a while. But it's turbo-worthy.
It's depressing, but inevitable, that these circs will be used by the usual suspects as an excuse to have a pop at cycling in general, as is the case with the police quote above and the meme going around that if you go outside on a bike you are highly likely to end up taking up a bed in A&E because riding a bicycle is highly a dangerous activity, like base jumping or cave diving.
roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
But "Being in possession of black tights and skinny arms" apparently is...
roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
Well, my cycle home from working at home featured extremely well mannered motorists, almost empty roads, and a loop through Derbyshire where, shockingly, a woman had parked in a deserted beauty spot and was brazenly walking her dog- without being arrested.
Derbyshire plod need to pull their finger out pronto.
Derbyshire plod need to pull their finger out pronto.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I've read the legislation, and it makes no mention of lycra. Cycling has been mandated as an acceptable form of exercise, either alone of with members if the same household. No mention of their attire.
Indeed, ath the time DerbsPol posted that the matter had not even been passed into law.
