Wobbly cyclist rides next to water, falls in and dies = compo jackpothopes for family.

On 22/02/2018 16:59, Simon Jester wrote:
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 11:35:14 PM UTC, Tony Dragon wrote:
On 21/02/2018 20:31, Simon Jester wrote:
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:29:49 AM UTC, Paul Cummings wrote:
There should have been a fence !!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-43125839

He should have worn a helmet, the magical force field would have steered him away from the edge.


You seem to be the only person who has suggested that, unless you can
cite otherwise.

We have been told many times that the only safety precaution cyclists need to take is to wear a helmet.

And a functioning pair of Mk I eyeballs.

And a functioning brain.

And a willingness to obey the law and to be courteous.

Given those, you can see why they are so often in difficulties.