Ben Lovejoy said:And here's the proof of the stupidity of the recent CTC statement: it has now been linked to this case
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/uk?articleid=4268523
Ben
Ben Lovejoy said:And here's the proof of the stupidity of the recent CTC statement: it has now been linked to this case
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/uk?articleid=4268523
Ben
domtyler said:Sorry Ben but that comment is as stupid as the level of journalism in this case has been low. One dumb bastard on a bike does not mean that cycling is any more or less safe or change the numbers of largely innocent people who are killed by idiots in motor vehicles every day of the year.
cupoftea said:I afraid that without all the facts you have to trust the CPS and the inquest that viewed the incident as an accident.
Would I cycle at 17mph through a group of girls on the pavement, probably not, however he did stop after the accident and give first aid, he did'nt just ride off, he took responsiblity and I imagine he belives it wasn't his fault.
I feel sorry for her family at this difficult time
RIP
Jaded said:jely, I agree, however my comments are entirely down to dom's assertion that the cyclist is a vile and arrogant man.
Mr Pig said:I've been in situations where I've sped up passing peds.
There are areas of the cycle track popular with neds who stand drinking then smash the bottles on the track. I've had run-ins with these morons before. If they stop you they will try to take money off you, try to take the bike or other items off you or just plain threaten you for the fun. I've been threatened by a guy who wanted money, shoving his face into mine saying he was going to hammer me, in the middle of Airdrie main street on a Saturday afternoon! These people are nasty.
On the bike I've has stones and a can of lager thrown at me, the stones were from thirty-foot up and could've killed one of us. If I pass a bunch of neds on the cycle track I'm very sorry but I'm not stopping either! I'll tuck into the same side of the track as them and hope I can be on them before they realise I'm coming and think of something to do. It usually works but I've had them try to grab me as I pass.
Maybe this guy was arogant. Maybe he was just scared.
Origamist said:Backlash continues apace:
"Cyclists 'don't obey road laws'"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7497432.stm