Mass arrests 'Critical Mass' cycle ride during Olympics opening

[MissTillyFlop]

 

[theclaud]

They knocked a middle aged lady down because despite the claim that they wanted to share the space - in their actions, they really don't come across that way do they.....

It wasn't a trick question - I didn't ask what you thought had happened, I asked PK99 in what way he thought the report was interesting. It's bad journalism, and somewhat unclear exactly what happened. But I'm with DZ (and you, apparently!) in not liking shared-use paths.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

It wasn't a trick question - I didn't ask what you thought had happened, I asked PK99 in what way he thought the report was interesting. It's bad journalism, and somewhat unclear exactly what happened. But I'm with DZ (and you, apparently!) in not liking shared-use paths.

But that's a bit like not liking Jazz! To which the only reply can be "Have you heard all of it?"

Some shared use paths, especially those which are alternatives to, say, the 'road of death', are a useful addition to the armoury.

 

[theclaud]

But that's a bit like not liking Jazz! To which the only reply can be "Have you heard all of it?"

Some shared use paths, especially those which are alternatives to, say, the 'road of death', are a useful addition to the armoury.

I don't mean I hate all of them, or that I never use any - just that they aren't an answer to anything much, and that they have a lot of shortcomings.

 

[Linford]

But that's a bit like not liking Jazz! To which the only reply can be "Have you heard all of it?"

Some shared use paths, especially those which are alternatives to, say, the 'road of death', are a useful addition to the armoury.

Don't ever trust a bearded sandal wearing Jazz player.

 

[Linford]

I don't mean I hate all of them, or that I never use any - just that they aren't an answer to anything much, and that they have a lot of shortcomings.

I think you are a bit premature in saying that..

 

[MissTillyFlop]

My dad always says that "when I get old, I will like jazz"...taps foot patiently...

 

[ComedyPilot]

It wasn't a trick question - I didn't ask what you thought had happened, I asked PK99 in what way he thought the report was interesting. It's bad journalism, and somewhat unclear exactly what happened. But I'm with DZ (and you, apparently!) in not liking shared-use paths.

Get yourself to The Netherlands, they have thousands of KM's of the things, and I can say from first hand experience they are sublime.

 

[theclaud]

Get yourself to The Netherlands, they have thousands of KM's of the things, and I can say from first hand experience they are sublime.

I like hills, and either proper roads or proper off-road. I'm not sure this is good holiday advice.

 

[middleagecyclist]

Oh this thread is too good. I couldn't keep away.

...and as for what happens if a cyclist has the gall to ride in primary.....

Sometimes a very close pass in order to get to the lights/pinch point first with following justification "You were in the middle of the road!" Something like that?

 

[dellzeqq]

So looks like they failed to stop the hijacking by massive pricks then.

I think the basic idea has escaped you. It all gets made up as they go along. If one person says 'let's go to Stratford' people will follow them if they fancy it. (I've often seen people say 'let's go to Park Lane' or wherever, shoot off and never be seen again). You can't hijack the ride, because it's not an entity - it's about individual enthusiasms.

 

[middleagecyclist]

But that's a bit like not liking Jazz! To which the only reply can be "Have you heard all of it?"

Some shared use paths, especially those which are alternatives to, say, the 'road of death', are a useful addition to the armoury.

Greg. I think I'm starting to have a crush on you!

 

[dellzeqq]

What's the name for a group of individual tossers on bikes?

A horde? A Peloton? A Mass?

I know, a "Critical Mass"

shouldn't you be watching the beach volleyball?

 

[middleagecyclist]

My dad always says that "when I get old, I will like jazz"...taps foot patiently...

Have you listened to Miles Davis - 'Kind of Blue'? Please say you haven't yet but you will.

 

[theclaud]

What's the name for a group of individual tossers on bikes?

A horde? A Peloton? A Mass?

I know, a "Critical Mass"

Have a coffee and a nice cake, and stop being such a grumpy tosspot.