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I read the news today oh boy! Page 954
Bradley Wiggins - king of bicycles - has decreed that all cyclists should wear helmets to protect themselves from danger.
Pro-cycling campaigners have turned on him, saying that such a move would reduce their numbers - ironic as not wearing a helmet is also reducing their numbers - but as cycling has become a political movement instead of a mode of alternative transportation, expect an almighty battle between interested parties.
You're in a real conspiracy theory mood today, RC.
Yes, I know, I'm just too naive to see the truth. Blah Blah Blah.
I thought wearing a helmet was already the law. MAYBE THAT'S JUST MY MUM LYING TO ME.
Not that I cycle.
Quote: zooo @ August 2 2012, 6:52 PM BSTI thought wearing a helmet was already the law. MAYBE THAT'S JUST MY MUM LYING TO ME.
Me too. It's just common sense, if not. When I walk around London and see cyclists bombing along busy roads as trucks thunder by, you can't help but think they're asking for it.
Quote: Harridan @ August 2 2012, 6:50 PM BSTYou're in a real conspiracy theory mood today, RC.
I only became aware of the movement earlier this year after the Addison Lee protest by the cyclors. Now there are a dozen political groups with names like 'Critical Mass' and 'Reclaim The Streets', who are using the power of protest to lobby the Government.
It's not the first time that a single issue movement has been hijacked by political puppet masters to further an agenda, such as CND and the Miners.
So not really a conspiracy, just an inevitable situation.
It would help if there was meaningfl mainstream opposition
Quote: sootyj @ August 2 2012, 8:35 PM BSTIt would help if there was meaningfl mainstream opposition
There is !
Quote: Renegade Carpark @ August 2 2012, 6:48 PM BSTPro-cycling campaigners have turned on him, saying that such a move would reduce their numbers - ironic as not wearing a helmet is also reducing their numbers -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-19107230
The woman who gatecrashed the Indian olympic team has said it was an 'error of judgement'. Sounds like someone told her to say that as she doesn't seem to be aware of doing anything wrong!
"I am a proud woman of India with a lot of enthusiasm. I was taken aback by the criticism. I hope this incident will be forgiven and I want to move forward."
What a strange person.
Proper nutter!
I think of worserer crimes.
I think it's adorable. A bit naughty, certainly, but funnier than it is bad.
It must have been frustrating for the Indian athletes who had earned their place there.
Oh absolutely. But for those of us who have no emotional investment it's just a bit odd and cheeky.