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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366998
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On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 08:42:56 +0000, JNugent wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366998 Cycling through the City of London to work on a dark morning recently, I was overtaken by a man in a black coat with no helmet, no lights, and listening to music through headphones, writes Lucy Kellaway. Idiot, I thought. As he disappeared into the underground parking of a large bank, I wondered - what sort of banker does a man like that make? "banker"? - shurley a misprint. Judith |
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On 17/12/13 08:42, JNugent wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366998 "on a bike you are close to death" hmm, a rather odd thing to say |
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On 17/12/2013 10:02, pcb1962 wrote:
On 17/12/13 08:42, JNugent wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366998 "on a bike you are close to death" hmm, a rather odd thing to say yes, there is no risk while riding a bicycle, except when you ride into a fence or a lorry, or a pothole, or a river, or the sea, or into a lamp post, or a train, or just fall off, oh, actually.......... |
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On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:23:31 +0000, Mrcheerful
wrote: On 17/12/2013 10:02, pcb1962 wrote: On 17/12/13 08:42, JNugent wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366998 "on a bike you are close to death" hmm, a rather odd thing to say yes, there is no risk while riding a bicycle, except when you ride into a fence or a lorry, or a pothole, or a river, or the sea, or into a lamp post, or a train, or just fall off, oh, actually.......... ......... or a branch in the road because you have your head down. Judith |
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On 17/12/13 10:23, Mrcheerful wrote:
On 17/12/2013 10:02, pcb1962 wrote: On 17/12/13 08:42, JNugent wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366998 "on a bike you are close to death" hmm, a rather odd thing to say yes, there is no risk while riding a bicycle, except when you ride into a fence or a lorry, or a pothole, or a river, or the sea, or into a lamp post, or a train, or just fall off, oh, actually.......... Nobody said there are no risks, but given that 99.999% (at a rough guess) of bicycle journeys are completed without fatality I think that 'you are close to death' is rather overstating the danger. |
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On 17/12/2013 11:31, pcb1962 wrote:
On 17/12/13 10:23, Mrcheerful wrote: On 17/12/2013 10:02, pcb1962 wrote: On 17/12/13 08:42, JNugent wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366998 "on a bike you are close to death" hmm, a rather odd thing to say yes, there is no risk while riding a bicycle, except when you ride into a fence or a lorry, or a pothole, or a river, or the sea, or into a lamp post, or a train, or just fall off, oh, actually.......... Nobody said there are no risks, but given that 99.999% (at a rough guess) of bicycle journeys are completed without fatality I think that 'you are close to death' is rather overstating the danger. as you can see from the list I made the slightest mistake can lead to death, while in a car the risk of death is far lower. Which is why cyclists need to ride in the most safe and careful manner. |
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"Peter" wrote in message ... On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:23:31 +0000, Mrcheerful wrote: Anthony Bournes has given probation officers, the police and CPS a real headache in his obsession, and it is surprising someone has not sectioned him yet under the mental health act. Perhaps one day this mental case will be locked up for his own safety with his stunted "precious" to keep him company. Judith Judith --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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On Tuesday, 17 December 2013 08:42:56 UTC, JNugent wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366998 The essence of this story is "lots of people cycle, some of them are ****s". This applies to any grouping of people... motorists, handymen, bus spotters, Nugents... it's a fatuous non-story. Merry Christmas |
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On 17/12/2013 08:42, JNugent wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25366998 What isn't flattering? Your stupidity? I agree. |
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