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Moodyman

Legendary Member
Seems to be bit of a competition between NY and London messengers as to who can be more lunatic.

Got to hand it to them though. As crazy as it looks, it's pretty skilful.
 

Jezston

Über Member
Location
London
The other videos were much more tolerable than the London one. While they were equally as idiotic, at least there was some friendliness between a. the riders and; b. everyone else. Him getting a lift of a scooter rider in one vid, and an SUV driver in New York was actually quite lovely.

In the NY vid, compare the rider's politeness and apologies to the old lady who knocked him off after he cut her up to the London vid with the attacking other cyclists and pedestrians and where after jumping a red light and careering into the path of oncoming traffic, the riders shout abuse at the drivers.
 

Night Train

Maker of Things
Is it any wonder the motorist hate us. :angry:

As a Londoner I used to walk, cycle and drive on all the streets on that London video. I am surprised that I still remember all the routes.
As a cyclist, and driver, I followed the Highway Code.
However, as a driver I would curse the near misses and the scratched paint.
As a pedestrian I nearly always took an umbrella to try and shove in the spokes of twats like that.

The majority of the 'cyclists' I come across in Manchester ride like that but usually wearing black hoodies, at night and with no lights.

It's why I am not a 'cyclist', I just ride my bike sometimes.

If they want to commit suicide they should try not to involve other people.
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
There is a bunch in MCR (Manchester) that do Alley Cats regular. I've not been to one, but it's asking for trouble... :wacko:

I couldn't go anyway - turning up on a fixed with guards, drops, two brakes, panniers, computer, and colour co-ordinated tyres, and no silly deep 'rims'.....oh my....:whistle:
 
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All good clean harmful fun!
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
Watched a few on that site from the link. Some skilled riding I'd say (some not too much traffic), but not something I'd try.

OK if you are young, and no ties/financial commitments... :wacko:

Can't condone it, but it was good to watch... :thumbsup:
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
Watched a few more..........TBH the NY and London ones are the hard core nutters.... the others are like 'WHY' the roads are massive...............
 
That 'London alleycats' stuff, pedestrian harassment and all, has been around for years. I remember discussing that very same video back on C+.

I wonder how many times youtube have taken it down, only for it to pop up again and again?
 
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