205 miles in a day (Tommy Godwin Challenge) - the Progress thread

[Mugshot]

There's a video of Steve on Facebook going round the track, but I cannot get it to embed for love nor money

 

[Dayvo]

Not that any outcome can repair the damage done.

No, but if someone could pull out the nobber's finger and toe nails with a pair of pliers, it won't half cheer Steve's fans up.

 

[mcshroom]

Sorry but that wouldn't cheer me up. I'd like them removed from their scooter for a while if found guilty though.

 

[Dayvo]

Sorry but that wouldn't cheer me up. I'd like them removed from their scooter for a while if found guilty though.

OK, we'll settle for that for starters.

 

[CopperCyclist]

The policeman said he was on police bail having failed a breathaliser test. Awaiting results of a blood test which could take up to 6 weeks.

It does.

I've also never, ever had a blood test come back as "under" yet when sent off - even for a breath test that, had they blown 1 microgramme less, they would have walked out of the station with no further action.

Anticipate a drink driving charge further down the line I think.

 

[Ian H]

That may indicate he was borderline over the limit, which would fit if it was a morning after job.

That's what the copper said.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I only hope the mopedist has realised what he's done.

 

[Ian H]

I was given to understand the light of understanding was rather dim.

 

[Aperitif]

There's a video of Steve on Facebook going round the track, but I cannot get it to embed for love nor money

https://www.facebook.com/stevenabraham2015/videos/1572375333011097/

There are a few comments about the 'crutch carriers' etc...I'm guessing this is tongue-in-cleat stuff for the all-consuming spectatorship. What a journey he's on, and Kurt is ailing in Winnebagoland. Only in the UK are parasites standing for election - over there they are burrowing in it seems. GWS both of them. The other chap attempting a record mileage, Miles Smith, in Australia, is rolling steadily back and forth, back and forth, fifth, third, forth, third...et seq, just waiting for the opportunity to deploy his 80 - odd tooth chainring.

 

[Saluki]

I only hope the mopedist has realised what he's done.

The mopedist doesn't give a rat's arse, I shouldn't think. It was 'only a cyclist' after all. Even if the full circumstances of Steve's ride was explained to him slowly and in monosyllabic words, I doubt he's over fussed. If he was driving to work over the limit, I should think that he's more worried about being late in or losing his job.

 

[Dave Davenport]

The mopedist doesn't give a rat's arse

Do we know that (did I miss something)? Is it possible he's fully aware of the consequences of his actions and feels really, really bad about it?

 

[ianrauk]

Do we know that (did I miss something)? Is it possible he's fully aware of the consequences of his actions and feels really, really bad about it?

I very much doubt it

 

[Saluki]

Do we know that (did I miss something)? Is it possible he's fully aware of the consequences of his actions and feels really, really bad about it?

I suppose that he might but, in my heart of hearts, I don't believe it.

 

[Aperitif]

Plenty of pics and film of Steve on the yacf forum pages, and news of Kurt doing a 'recovery' ride of 101 miles. Optimisim is returning to the challenge, with the 'medicinal' effects of the trike to the fore. Wonderful the effects of Ice on a damaged joint. Keynestucky Fried Chicken gets a mention too.
Go Steve.

 

[Arrowfoot]

That may indicate he was borderline over the limit, which would fit if it was a morning after job.



True, although Steve should be invited to make a victim personal statement detailing the impact it has had on him.

In the event of a successful prosecution, the sentencing tribunal is obliged to take the statement into account.

I remain to be convinced the statements have much impact on sentencing levels in most cases.

Its primarly a closure opportunity for the victim. I too have doubts abouts its impact on sentencing.