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For those of you who have Brexit and Election outrage fatigue, a change of pace - another chance for cycling outrage!  Short video making the case for cycling in London.  Counters some of the arguments that cycling is impossible in London -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gohSeOYheXgAnd another one on reasons drivers should support cycle lanes - even if you can't or do not wish to use your cars less:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DNNIB_PdaA

Ruth Pates ● 2552d9 Comments

Sorry Ruth but cycling threads are as boring as Brexit and Election ones now, but good on you for trying!

Lucille Grant ● 2552d

We could discuss Prince Andrew's memory?

Michael Ixer ● 2552d

I really enjoyed those, Lucille, and watched them in their entirety. Sadly, those who should watch, will not.

Lisa Cottam ● 2552d

That could provide a few laughs Michael!

Lucille Grant ● 2552d

Thank you Ruth.

Sarah Roberts ● 2552d

I'm all for cycling in London. BUT I am not for the ones who are ridiculously careless. They ruin it for everyone else.

Abigail Wright ● 2549d

Not sure why the concept of collective responsibility/blame applies exclusively to cycling. It certainly doesn't help.A statement such as:"I'm all for driving in London. BUT I am not for the ones who are ridiculously careless. They ruin it for everyone else."just seems absurd as no-one thinks that bad drivers ruin it for everyone else. They just think those individual drivers are idiots.As does:-"I'm all for being a pedestrian in London. BUT I am not for the ones who are ridiculously careless. They ruin it for everyone else."No group other than cyclists seem to be targeted by this concept of collective responsibility.Idiots use all forms of transport. Idiocy is not specific or unique to cycling. And nor do the idiots "ruin it for everyone else" - they're just idiots who just happen to be riding bicycles at the time.Some will be the same idiots who, in their motor vehicles, are responsible for the 1500+ fatalities a year on the roads, but that's normalised and people just seem to accept it without question.

Alex Greenbank ● 2549d

Oh believe me, I'm under no illusion that all drivers are perfect hahaha.

Abigail Wright ● 2548d

Excellent message.

Andrew Wakely ● 2546d