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No doubt we'll be hearing a lot more about this around here, but
police are currently interviewing a 19 year old who alledgedly mowed down a group of cyclists in Perth's northern suburbs this morning, fortunately causing only light injuries. http://www.thewest.com.au/default.as...ontentID=59164 There is the usual commentary section where people are making the usual nasty remarks about packs of lycra louts who break the law by riding two abreast causing delays to busy and important people in cars. Travis |
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"Travis" wrote in message ... No doubt we'll be hearing a lot more about this around here, but police are currently interviewing a 19 year old who alledgedly mowed down a group of cyclists in Perth's northern suburbs this morning, fortunately causing only light injuries. http://www.thewest.com.au/default.as...ontentID=59164 There is the usual commentary section where people are making the usual nasty remarks about packs of lycra louts who break the law by riding two abreast causing delays to busy and important people in cars. Travis Shesh. The cagers have been slowing me down on my morning commute along Blackburn Road in Melbourne the last few days. On the rare days I drive, it takes me 10 mins to get between Highbury Road and High Street Roads. On the bicycle I'm crossing Wellington road after 10 mins. So much for us lycra wearers slowing the gas guzzlers down! |
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Travis wrote:
No doubt we'll be hearing a lot more about this around here, but police are currently interviewing a 19 year old who alledgedly mowed down a group of cyclists in Perth's northern suburbs this morning, fortunately causing only light injuries. Yesterdays news said one broke an ankle. http://www.thewest.com.au/default.as...ontentID=59164 There is the usual commentary section where people are making the usual nasty remarks about packs of lycra louts who break the law by riding two abreast causing delays to busy and important people in cars. I must be looking at a different link then. I can't see anything in the link you provided that is in any way disparaging to cyclists. Theo |
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On Feb 20, 12:37 pm, "Theo Bekkers" wrote:
wrote: On Feb 20, 8:45 am, "Theo Bekkers" wrote: Travis wrote: There is the usual commentary section where people are making the usual nasty remarks about packs of lycra louts who break the law by riding two abreast causing delays to busy and important people in cars. I must be looking at a different link then. I can't see anything in the link you provided that is in any way disparaging to cyclists. "Have your say: Are cyclists safe on the roads?" http://blogs.thewest.com.au/news/new...cyclists-safe/ Note:- Must learn how to navigate. I read all the entries on the first page, most of the complaining ones appear to be from cyclists. Only two are from drivers complaining. One about being given the finger by riders four abreast. Another about packs of pro packs of a dozen or more riders. The only other complaint about "tour-de-France wannabee cyclists in tight lycra" being a pain on shared paths. The complainee is a cyclist. Sorry, but I don't agree with Travis comment. Theo Note: 'first' page is the last page of comments (they're in reverse chronilogical order). I suggest you scroll through a few other pages.. you might change your opinion. duncan |
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Duncan wrote:
Theo Bekkers wrote: Note:- Must learn how to navigate. I read all the entries on the first page, most of the complaining ones appear to be from cyclists. Only two are from drivers complaining. One about being given the finger by riders four abreast. Another about packs of pro packs of a dozen or more riders. The only other complaint about "tour-de-France wannabee cyclists in tight lycra" being a pain on shared paths. The complainee is a cyclist. Note: 'first' page is the last page of comments (they're in reverse chronilogical order). I suggest you scroll through a few other pages.. you might change your opinion. Note:- Must learn how to navigate around this stuff. Why on earth do they put the whole thing backwards. Reading from the bottom of the page just isn't natural for me. OK, I've read the whole lot now, and apart from a couple of obvious trolls, a fairly balanced point of view I think. There are as many, if not more, cyclists complaining about lycra packs, than motorists complaining about cyclists. Cheers Theo |
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On Feb 20, 11:17 am, Duncan wrote:
Note: 'first' page is the last page of comments (they're in reverse chronilogical order). I suggest you scroll through a few other pages.. you might change your opinion. This came up at work yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that everyone seemed to be of the opinion that cyclists have every right to be on the road, and if you get delayed by them for a wee while just chill out and live with it. These were the opinions of non-cyclists. Normally I have to bite my tongue when such subjects come up as I do tend to start to rant a bit. Graeme |
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On Feb 20, 10:37 am, "Theo Bekkers" wrote:
Sorry, but I don't agree with Travis comment. Theo There appears to be another Travis posting comments. I only posted one, last night, which last I saw was still awaiting moderation. My comment was just an answer to the repetitive claim that cyclists are constantly breaking the law by riding two abreast, with a link to the WA Govt "cycling and the law" page where as I pointed out it says that riders are allowed to ride two abreast, or three if overtaking. That said, I can't say I've been too outraged by anything the other Travis has said, but maybe I missed whatever comment you were objecting to. Travis |
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On Feb 20, 3:10*pm, Graeme Dods wrote:
On Feb 20, 11:17 am, Duncan wrote: Note: 'first' page is the last page of comments (they're in reverse chronilogical order). I suggest you scroll through a few other pages.. you might change your opinion. This came up at work yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that everyone seemed to be of the opinion that cyclists have every right to be on the road, and if you get delayed by them for a wee while just chill out and live with it. How well does their opinion when they're standing around chatting at work reflect their behaviour when "anonymous" out there in their cars and stuck in traffic and they perceive themselves to be held up by some other-species cyclist? Does it then become "you have every right to be on the road, so long as it isn't the road I'm using or you're not holding me up at all" These were the opinions of non-cyclists. Normally I have to bite my tongue when such subjects come up as I do tend to start to rant a bit. Graeme Adrian |
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On Feb 20, 5:02 pm, "
wrote: On Feb 20, 3:10 pm, Graeme Dods wrote: On Feb 20, 11:17 am, Duncan wrote: Note: 'first' page is the last page of comments (they're in reverse chronilogical order). I suggest you scroll through a few other pages.. you might change your opinion. This came up at work yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that everyone seemed to be of the opinion that cyclists have every right to be on the road, and if you get delayed by them for a wee while just chill out and live with it. How well does their opinion when they're standing around chatting at work reflect their behaviour when "anonymous" out there in their cars and stuck in traffic and they perceive themselves to be held up by some other-species cyclist? Does it then become "you have every right to be on the road, so long as it isn't the road I'm using or you're not holding me up at all" These were the opinions of non-cyclists. Normally I have to bite my tongue when such subjects come up as I do tend to start to rant a bit. Graeme Adrian The key point here is that one of the cyclists got the registration number of the car. Very important to train yourself to note the number first, then start yelling. |
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