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Old December 7th 15, 09:39 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Alycidon
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On Monday, 7 December 2015 09:13:31 UTC, TMS320 wrote:
"Alycidon" wrote

Be fair - they can't even see objects as big as a cow.


Have you seen the large energy absorbing structures the Highways Agency fits
on the back of some of their lorries?


Along with the giant flashing keep right arrows that helps stop drivers ramming their back end.
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Old December 7th 15, 09:48 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling
John Smith[_7_]
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Alycidon wrote:
On Monday, 7 December 2015 09:13:31 UTC, TMS320 wrote:
"Alycidon" wrote

Be fair - they can't even see objects as big as a cow.


Have you seen the large energy absorbing structures the Highways Agency
fits on the back of some of their lorries?


Along with the giant flashing keep right arrows that helps stop drivers
ramming their back end.


The big question is whether psychopaths are psychopaths before they get
into their car, or is it the car that turns them into selfish, vicious,
stupid, aggressive ****s?

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Old December 7th 15, 11:09 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling
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"Alycidon" wrote in message
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On Monday, 7 December 2015 09:13:31 UTC, TMS320 wrote:
"Alycidon" wrote

Be fair - they can't even see objects as big as a cow.


Have you seen the large energy absorbing structures the Highways Agency
fits
on the back of some of their lorries?


Along with the giant flashing keep right arrows that helps stop drivers
ramming their back end.

And the side bars which are fitted in an attempt to stop cyclists going
under their rear wheels
And the signs warning cyclists not to undertake a left turning lorry.

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Old December 7th 15, 04:39 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Default The 'Life Paint' Gimmick...

On 07/12/2015 09:48, John Smith wrote:
Alycidon wrote:
On Monday, 7 December 2015 09:13:31 UTC, TMS320 wrote:
"Alycidon" wrote

Be fair - they can't even see objects as big as a cow.

Have you seen the large energy absorbing structures the Highways Agency
fits on the back of some of their lorries?


Along with the giant flashing keep right arrows that helps stop drivers
ramming their back end.


The big question is whether psychopaths are psychopaths before they get
into their car, or is it the car that turns them into selfish, vicious,
stupid, aggressive ****s?

Not a big question, just a stupid one. As usual.

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