Shock new ruling by the EU!

[PeteXXX]

In a shock new ruling by the EU, bells have got to be fitted on all bicycles used for riding the TdF and other international cycling events.
In addition, they must be rung at every road junction and intersection before the riders can proceed.

‘Zis vil make ze ridinks much safer’ said an unnamed EU official...

 

[slowmotion]

I think that some people have a fair bit of spare time (and cash) on their hands, judging by this document.
https://ec.europa.eu/transport/road...egulations_for_cyclists_and_their_vehicles_en

 

[ColinJ]

Pah, they will be telling them to stop at level crossings next!

 

[TVC]

In a shock new ruling by the EU, bells have got to be fitted on all bicycles used for riding the TdF and other international cycling events.
In addition, they must be rung at every road junction and intersection before the riders can proceed.

‘Zis vil make ze ridinks much safer’ said an unnamed EU official...

Must be that time of year, I see the TdF organisers are suggesting a staggered start for the final stage in Paris where the Lantern Rouge sets off first and then everyone else leaves by their coresponding advantage, and the first over the line is the winner. Madness.

 

[slowmotion]

Surely, all that bell ringing would breach some environmental noise regulation? Would the PPE equipment be worn over or under the head protection devices?

 

[Dayvo]

[QUOTE 5199647, member: 259"] Got my shiny new Belgian credit card stylee passport recently. [/QUOTE]

I've managed to get a so-called '50/50' passport.

The first half is a normal British passport (blue, like the old ones used to be) and turn it over and go to the back and I have a reddy crimson Norwegian one.

I have to wear a bowler hat for my British photo, and a traditional home-made jumper in the Norwegian photo, which is fine but it don't half itch.

 

[stephec]

I was hoping you were going to say that they were banning pies in tins.

 

[raleighnut]

Pah, they will be telling them to stop at level crossings next!

And as for riding 'No-Handed'


View: https://youtu.be/xAyuVKQ-Plo

 

[ianrauk]

April 1st innit
Though it would make these boring road races a bit more fun.

 

[Drago]

Ye Gods, I've just read about another new rule. At the start of each stage riders have to run to their bikes, Le Mans style.

 

[Slick]

BBC breakfast got caught cold by a story in the observer this morning.

 

[Katherine]

April 1st innit
Though it would make these boring road races a bit more fun.

There's another April Fools post in another part of the forum .. .

 

[Yellow Fang]

Are they going to make them put reflectors in their wheels? Bloody well should do. They set a rotten example to the kids.

 

[postman]

All medical records back to when cyclists were toddlers,are going to be checked.Anyone showing signs of Asthma will be banned from taking part in the 2020 TdF

 

[roadrash]

unless you ride for sky, in which case all medical records will be unable to be found