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Plod came around last night to finish taking my statement. It will be treated as an asult. He has mentioned that he has seen the car around in a town not far from where it all happened. Its a small town and I live right by it so I'm going to keep my eyes open and report back if I see the car. At least it is on the police database now and even though I know her can't really get 'done' as there were not witnesses, at least he'll get the message that you shouldn't assume kicking a cyclist is okay. I'm sure they will also dig up loads of other stuff from him when they stop him anyway. Sure he isn't the type to have MOT, insurance etc... |
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On Thu, 10 May 2007 17:34:18 +0100, Dan Gregory
wrote: Pete Biggs wrote: wrote: On a serious note, should I start carrying some sort of alarm or pepper spray do you think? Alarm maybe, but don't carry a weapon. It could easily be grabbed off you and used against you. This often actually happens, apparently. Is your bike a weapon see :- http://youtube.com/watch?v=8H0Pb_qjj6k The kicker? The assailant was a police officer(!) Links to the story and unedited footage he http://www.boingboing.net/2007/05/08..._students.html |
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On May 11, 12:27 am, "Adam Lea" wrote:
Or alternatively, whip the keys out of his ignition and throw them as far as you can into the most inaccessible place possible, then sprint away. If I managed to get the keys I'd drop them off at a convenient police station and let him collect them from there. It proves I have no intention "permanently to deprive". -- Dave... |
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On May 11, 8:34 am, wrote:
Update Plod came around last night to finish taking my statement. It will be treated as an asult. He has mentioned that he has seen the car around in a town not far from where it all happened. Its a small town and I live right by it so I'm going to keep my eyes open and report back if I see the car. At least it is on the police database now and even though I know her can't really get 'done' as there were not witnesses, at least he'll get the message that you shouldn't assume kicking a cyclist is okay. I'm sure they will also dig up loads of other stuff from him when they stop him anyway. Sure he isn't the type to have MOT, insurance etc... You said he was on false plates so there's enough to get started on right there. -- Dave... |
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dkahn400 twisted the electrons to say:
On May 11, 12:27 am, "Adam Lea" wrote: Or alternatively, whip the keys out of his ignition and throw them as far as you can into the most inaccessible place possible, then sprint away. If I managed to get the keys I'd drop them off at a convenient police station and let him collect them from there. It proves I have no intention "permanently to deprive". grins That's good, I'll have to remember that ... -- These opinions might not even be mine ... Let alone connected with my employer ... |
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I bet on of those little aerosols of WD40 would sting if it was squirted in someone's eyes, and if that fails you could use it as a flame thrower. :-) I have been looking for one of these for some time. They do have a variety of uses, as you pointed out.Have they stopped making them? where can I get one? Do not try the flame thrower thing.You are more likely, after faffing about getting ready while the attacker looks on quizzically, to set yourself on fire with the spills and the cloud of solvent around mainly your arm and face. I think the more effective technique is firstly to run away screaming and keep running until you find help.You can always buy another bike.Probably he will just scarper at this point knowing that he is about to get into big trouble .If you really need to put him off you keep your weapon concealed in your pocket or hands while preparing it for use, but making it obvious that you have something, look straight at him , point at his chest with your free hand and shout loudly but without panic ' 'stand still, do not move, keep your hands where I can see them....etc'' This may give you the few seconds you need to make your break .Get a mouthful of saliva ready and if the attack comes then let him have that right in the face as you get your spray up to his eyes and mouth and be generous with that before breaking away and running.Ideally he should inhale some. At this point you should not worry about his health.Next you should remember that he will recover and be somewhat displeased.If you are alone in the countryside ......Can you disable him? I hope to goodness you never need to think like this again , but it is good to have a plan.I have had to do this , but not in uk. |
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says... In article , says... In article .com, says... Thanks for your nice replies. Have a HUG :-) I was desperate to see another cyclist on my way home and have a rant! So much better to get angry than to get scared. We may disagree on a lot of issues, but I have never failed to find sympathy and support from the cycling community when it is really needed! Most of us have at some time felt severely threatened by other road users in one way or another. My partner was very supportive, but didn't really get the cycling on the road thing. Neither does mine, but she's getting used to my little outbursts and I don't think she still wishes I'd just shut up and slink away. I shall also bow slightly to the H debaters and admit that in this case, my H did not stop me from being kicked by an irrate driver! I will also admit that as my H is very distinctive and I cycle a lot in the area where a driver is looking out for me, my H may also lead to my downfall! Might go and buy a new one...and a new top, new bike, new shorts, new face if possible! I doubt he'd be looking for you - he sounds more like an idiot than a psychopath, and he probably has a whole lot more going on in his life if he generally takes that sort of attitude to people. On a serious note, should I start carrying some sort of alarm or pepper spray do you think? I bet on of those little aerosols of WD40 would sting if it was squirted in someone's eyes, and if that fails you could use it as a flame thrower. :-) It doesn't throw very far[1] and if the wind is the wrong way as it usually is when cycling then you'll just get your self. [1] I tried it once just out of curiosity. I knew I'd seen it somewhere. This is what is required: http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/m...-flamethrower- with-wd40-and-a-supersoaker-194741.php or http://tinyurl.com/pl9vd -- Cheers the.Mark |
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