Matt B wrote:
On 04/01/2011 14:54, wrote:
On Jan 4, 1:43 pm, wrote:


riding a pack of bikes so close that their wheels touch is not an
accident, it is criminal recklessness, brought about by a selfish
disregard of others' safety.


Riding in a group is a fun healthy activity that thousands of
cyclists take part in every week. Occasionally wheels touch and some
people come down. Sometimes this results in minor injuries, sometimes
more major. It's a known and expected consequence of riding in a
group.

It is not criminal.

Presumably, especially given the serious injuries involved and that it
occurred on a public road, a police investigation will examine the
likelihood that any offences or Highway Code breaches were committed.

ha, ha, good one!