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On 19/06/2026 19:16, jkn wrote:
On 19/06/2026 14:42, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 19/06/2026 14:31, David wrote:
On Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:10:39 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
"Young racing cyclists in Germany were sent flying after an elderly
woman drove her mobility scooter into a peloton."
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Give her a medal, someone...
There seems to be a strong feeling amongst some that because some
cyclists
are hooligans then all cyclists are fair game as targets for violence.
*All* cyclists in Cambridge, which is nearby, are selfish, law
breaking dangers to themselves and others.
They ride through red lights, on pavements instead of cycle lanes,
don't carry lights on their vehicles,wear dark clothes-a disregard
every traffic sign and every signal they might use to indicate what
they are about to do.
Outside of town on the 5 meter wide country lanes they ride three
abreast secure in the knowledge that anyone who tries to get past will
automatically break the law stating-a they must have 1.5 metres
clearance, or if they are travelling downhill over 30mph, at least 5
meters
And they have helmet cams to prove it
This is not a minority, It is a large majority
Funny how *All* becomes 'a large majority' in just a few lines. Very scientific...
I have been both a cyclist and a motorist in Cambridge. There are good/considerate and bad/inconsiderate, examples of both.
A lot like life, really.
See my previous posts. Out of about 100 cyclists only three were
riding lawfully.
Its not inconsiderate, its riding without due care and attention. Or a
licence or insurance.
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