Don't ride on the footway

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/te...ner-1.1075130#

On 05/08/2013 16:57, MrCheerful wrote:

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15 years of age...

weary shake of the head

On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 16:57:32 +0100, "MrCheerful"
wrote:

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I am not convinced the coroner has his facts right:

=====Quote=====
Cyclists are not permitted by law to ride on the path but Mr Roberts
added: “We all know people do that.”
=====/Quote=====

But this appears to be the path the hapless youth was cycling along:
http://goo.gl/maps/KtTT5

It is not a footway by the side of the road, and so is not covered by
Setion 72 of the 1935 Highways Act.

Neither is there any evidence of signage either end of the path
prohibiting cycling:
http://goo.gl/maps/Is6ce

On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 16:57:32 +0100, "MrCheerful"
wrote:

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I cannot believe it:

An inquest into the death of the Richard Rose Central Academy pupil heard how
he slammed his brakes on but hurtled over the handlebars of his bike.

My thoughts are with his family.

On Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:01:16 +0100, Bertie Wooster
wrote:

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It is not a footway by the side of the road, and so is not covered by
Setion 72 of the 1935 Highways Act.

Neither is there any evidence of signage either end of the path
prohibiting cycling:
http://goo.gl/maps/Is6ce


Yes you can see that anyone but the cyclist is to blame. He was cycling so fast
down the footpath (because he has every right to do so) - possibly
inconveniencing and frightening elderly pedestrians - that he ran in to the
road and was killed. Well he won't do that again.

Let's find someone to blame.


Hang on a minute: I can think of someone .......

"Bertie Wooster" wrote in message
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On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 16:57:32 +0100, "MrCheerful"
wrote:

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/te...ner-1.1075130#

I am not convinced the coroner has his facts right:

Please write to the coroner and supply him with the correct facts. I am
sure he will show his gratitude by replying with a thank you message.

"Bertie Wooster" wrote in message
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On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 16:57:32 +0100, "MrCheerful"
wrote:

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/te...ner-1.1075130#

I am not convinced the coroner has his facts right:

=====Quote=====
Cyclists are not permitted by law to ride on the path but Mr Roberts
added: "We all know people do that."
=====/Quote=====

But this appears to be the path the hapless youth was cycling along:
http://goo.gl/maps/KtTT5

It is not a footway by the side of the road, and so is not covered by
Setion 72 of the 1935 Highways Act.

Neither is there any evidence of signage either end of the path
prohibiting cycling:
http://goo.gl/maps/Is6ce


did the cyclist jump his bike over the footway? or hover? How did his
brake work if he was not touching the ground? How did he fly over the
handlebars with no retardation?

On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 20:28:16 +0100, "MrCheerful"
wrote:


"Bertie Wooster" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 5 Aug 2013 16:57:32 +0100, "MrCheerful"
wrote:

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/te...ner-1.1075130#

I am not convinced the coroner has his facts right:

=====Quote=====
Cyclists are not permitted by law to ride on the path but Mr Roberts
added: "We all know people do that."
=====/Quote=====

But this appears to be the path the hapless youth was cycling along:
http://goo.gl/maps/KtTT5

It is not a footway by the side of the road, and so is not covered by
Setion 72 of the 1935 Highways Act.

Neither is there any evidence of signage either end of the path
prohibiting cycling:
http://goo.gl/maps/Is6ce


did the cyclist jump his bike over the footway? or hover? How did his
brake work if he was not touching the ground? How did he fly over the
handlebars with no retardation?

As I am sure Nugent will confirm, crossing the footway is permitted.

On 05/08/2013 16:57, MrCheerful wrote:
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God, you make me sick.

"Bill Merton" wrote in message ...

On 05/08/2013 16:57, MrCheerful wrote:
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God, you make me sick.

Why does God make you sick?