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Old January 6th 12, 06:27 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.rec.driving
Dave - Cyclists VOR
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Default Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist

On 06/01/2012 14:02, Nick wrote:
On 06/01/2012 11:23, NM wrote:

Only the poor use buses and only the poor use cycles so I see no
reason to become concerned.


Yep historically this used to be the case and I guess is the reason we
have laws that give so much favouritism to car drivers. However now cars
are so cheap that any pikey can have one and there is no reason for the
law to afford them the same respect that it once did for toff motorists.

Additionally (particularly around the city of London) we have seen the
rise of a new generation of affluent cyclist who are unwilling to doff
their caps to what they see as unreasonable laws (red lights, pavement
cycling etc).

So I guess the law will need to catch up by increasing laws limiting car
driver freedoms while at the same time extending more freedoms and
protection to cyclist

As always I'm sure the working class man who thought he had raised him
self up a notch in the social strata by owning a car will rail at the
unfairness of it all as the privileges are withdrawn.


A better case for the regulation & registration of bicyclists couldn't
be made.

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legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
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  #22  
Old January 6th 12, 06:55 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.rec.driving
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Default Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist

On Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:44:44 +0000, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
wrote:

On Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:33:33 +0000, Judith
wrote:

On Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:08:05 +0000, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
wrote:

snip


If you genuinely believe what you wrote then you are both ignorant and
a sociopath. Actually I think it's much more likely that you were just
trolling.

Guy




Ah yes - being a "sociopath" - I had forgotten that you were an expert.

Are you still getting treatment?


I presume you are referring to the EMDR treatment for post-traumatic
stress after my bike crash last year? Yes, the course of treatment is
finished, it worked like a charm. I can now replay the incident in my
mind without freezing up, and I have had no flashbacks since the
treatment started. Marvellous result, entirely funded by the negligent
driver's insurance. Thanks for your concern.

Guy




Excellent - as long as the compo covers it all - that's all that matters; , it
makes it all worth while doesn't it.

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  #23  
Old January 7th 12, 03:32 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.rec.driving
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Default Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist

On Jan 6, 3:31*pm, (Roger Merriman) wrote:
Nick wrote:
On 06/01/2012 11:23, NM wrote:


Only the poor use buses and only the poor use cycles so I see no
reason to become concerned.


Yep historically this used to be the case and I guess is the reason we
have laws that give so much favouritism to car drivers. However now cars
are so cheap that any pikey can have one and there is no reason for the
law to afford them the same respect that it once did for toff motorists..


Additionally (particularly around the city of London) we have seen the
rise of a new generation of affluent cyclist who are unwilling to doff
their caps to what they see as unreasonable laws (red lights, pavement
cycling etc).


certinaly london cycling clubs tend to be a sea of Mamils and the
spending power that goes with it.

a trip to the alps, or winter training holiday, and so on!

snips

roger
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Don't forget the skiing, saunas and hot tubs.

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Old January 7th 12, 12:00 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.rec.driving
JNugent[_7_]
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Default Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist

On 07/01/2012 03:32, Simon Mason wrote:
On Jan 6, 3:31 pm, (Roger Merriman) wrote:
wrote:
On 06/01/2012 11:23, NM wrote:


Only the poor use buses and only the poor use cycles so I see no
reason to become concerned.


Yep historically this used to be the case and I guess is the reason we
have laws that give so much favouritism to car drivers. However now cars
are so cheap that any pikey can have one and there is no reason for the
law to afford them the same respect that it once did for toff motorists.


Additionally (particularly around the city of London) we have seen the
rise of a new generation of affluent cyclist who are unwilling to doff
their caps to what they see as unreasonable laws (red lights, pavement
cycling etc).


certinaly london cycling clubs tend to be a sea of Mamils and the
spending power that goes with it.

a trip to the alps, or winter training holiday, and so on!

snips

roger
--www.rogermerriman.com


Don't forget the skiing, saunas and hot tubs.


And the vindaloo and draught lager?
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Old January 7th 12, 01:19 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.rec.driving
roger merriman
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Default Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist

JNugent wrote:

On 06/01/2012 14:02, Nick wrote:

On 06/01/2012 11:23, NM wrote:


Only the poor use buses and only the poor use cycles so I see no
reason to become concerned.


Yep historically this used to be the case and I guess is the reason we
have laws that give so much favouritism to car drivers. However now cars
are so cheap that any pikey can have one and there is no reason for the
law to afford them the same respect that it once did for toff motorists.


Additionally (particularly around the city of London) we have seen the
rise of a new generation of affluent cyclist who are unwilling to doff
their caps to what they see as unreasonable laws (red lights, pavement
cycling etc).


We call them "chavs".


thats what city workers tend to be, chavs don't tend to work as lawers
and such.

Not sure why you think they are "affluent".


people who can drop a few grand on a bike, don't tend to be poor.

Roger
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Old January 7th 12, 03:34 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.rec.driving
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Default Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist

On 07/01/2012 13:19, Roger Merriman wrote:
wrote:

On 06/01/2012 14:02, Nick wrote:

On 06/01/2012 11:23, NM wrote:


Only the poor use buses and only the poor use cycles so I see no
reason to become concerned.


Yep historically this used to be the case and I guess is the reason we
have laws that give so much favouritism to car drivers. However now cars
are so cheap that any pikey can have one and there is no reason for the
law to afford them the same respect that it once did for toff motorists.


Additionally (particularly around the city of London) we have seen the
rise of a new generation of affluent cyclist who are unwilling to doff
their caps to what they see as unreasonable laws (red lights, pavement
cycling etc).


We call them "chavs".


thats what city workers tend to be, chavs don't tend to work as lawers
and such.

Not sure why you think they are "affluent".


people who can drop a few grand on a bike, don't tend to be poor.


Just stupid....



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legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
University
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Old January 7th 12, 06:30 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.rec.driving
JNugent[_7_]
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Default Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist

On 07/01/2012 13:19, Roger Merriman wrote:

wrote:
On 06/01/2012 14:02, Nick wrote:
On 06/01/2012 11:23, NM wrote:


Only the poor use buses and only the poor use cycles so I see no
reason to become concerned.


Yep historically this used to be the case and I guess is the reason we
have laws that give so much favouritism to car drivers. However now cars
are so cheap that any pikey can have one and there is no reason for the
law to afford them the same respect that it once did for toff motorists.
Additionally (particularly around the city of London) we have seen the
rise of a new generation of affluent cyclist who are unwilling to doff
their caps to what they see as unreasonable laws (red lights, pavement
cycling etc).


We call them "chavs".


thats what city workers tend to be, chavs don't tend to work as lawers
and such.


Neither do lawyers tend to be cyclists.

Not sure why you think they are "affluent".


people who can drop a few grand on a bike, don't tend to be poor.


But that is not necessary or even apparent. Neither is the occupation
(especially as lawyers) of cyclists usually the slightest bit apparent.
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Old January 7th 12, 10:15 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.rec.driving
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Default Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist

JNugent wrote:

On 07/01/2012 13:19, Roger Merriman wrote:

wrote:
On 06/01/2012 14:02, Nick wrote:
On 06/01/2012 11:23, NM wrote:


Only the poor use buses and only the poor use cycles so I see no
reason to become concerned.


Yep historically this used to be the case and I guess is the reason we
have laws that give so much favouritism to car drivers. However now cars
are so cheap that any pikey can have one and there is no reason for the
law to afford them the same respect that it once did for toff motorists.
Additionally (particularly around the city of London) we have seen the
rise of a new generation of affluent cyclist who are unwilling to doff
their caps to what they see as unreasonable laws (red lights, pavement
cycling etc).


We call them "chavs".


thats what city workers tend to be, chavs don't tend to work as lawers
and such.


Neither do lawyers tend to be cyclists.


that is not the impression if you see the Clubs. lawyers and media types
and such seem to be the rule.

and central london cyclists bar boris bikes seem to be simular types.

Not sure why you think they are "affluent".


people who can drop a few grand on a bike, don't tend to be poor.


But that is not necessary or even apparent. Neither is the occupation
(especially as lawyers) of cyclists usually the slightest bit apparent.


I'd though that even the unintrested would reconise the differnce
between the bloke on the supermarket MTB and the carbon roadie.

Roger
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Old January 7th 12, 10:29 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.rec.driving
JNugent[_7_]
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Default Road rage bus driver faces jail for swerving in to cyclist

On 07/01/2012 22:15, Roger Merriman wrote:

wrote:
On 07/01/2012 13:19, Roger Merriman wrote:
wrote:
On 06/01/2012 14:02, Nick wrote:
On 06/01/2012 11:23, NM wrote:


Only the poor use buses and only the poor use cycles so I see no
reason to become concerned.


Yep historically this used to be the case and I guess is the reason we
have laws that give so much favouritism to car drivers. However now cars
are so cheap that any pikey can have one and there is no reason for the
law to afford them the same respect that it once did for toff motorists.
Additionally (particularly around the city of London) we have seen the
rise of a new generation of affluent cyclist who are unwilling to doff
their caps to what they see as unreasonable laws (red lights, pavement
cycling etc).


We call them "chavs".


thats what city workers tend to be, chavs don't tend to work as lawers
and such.


Neither do lawyers tend to be cyclists.


that is not the impression if you see the Clubs. lawyers and media types
and such seem to be the rule.


Clubs are a different topic altogether. The discussion was about the chavs
who cycle along the footway, ignore traffic lights and ride the wrong way
around roundabouts and along one-way streets.

and central london cyclists bar boris bikes seem to be simular types.


Oh, to have that gift you have.

Oh, that police officers had it. They'd be able to recognise incognito
burglars and drug dealers on sight.

Not sure why you think they are "affluent".


people who can drop a few grand on a bike, don't tend to be poor.


But that is not necessary or even apparent. Neither is the occupation
(especially as lawyers) of cyclists usually the slightest bit apparent.


I'd though that even the unintrested would reconise the differnce
between the bloke on the supermarket MTB and the carbon roadie.


Not me. I can't even tell the difference (any more) between a Vauxhall and a
Renault. Everything looks the same nowadays.
 




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