Techno Destructo
Riding In Peace
Well, it looks like more anti-cycling bullshit is being pushed by some people. On the Sydney Morning Herald site , there's a story on the front about a pack of cyclists that had a crash this morning. They've now put up a poll asking the general public when, if ever, pack cyclists should be allowed on the road.
This is completely stupid and pointless.
"But why should I care? I'm a mountain biker! Not a roadie!"
You should care because crap like this can affect the average "bikes are toys" motorist who might start thinking that bicycles have no right being on the road. Which means, anytime you ride on the road, either to get to work, or coming or going from the trails, or seeing friends, etc... you might be more at risk by some redneck inbred cutting you off/squeezing you into the gutter/buzzing your tower, etc...
I know this isn't an official poll on their site, but politicians and the general public do read this stuff for quick glimpses of public opinion. MAKE YOURS HEARD! Vote "ALL THE TIME" for pack cyclists!
If you think you can help our cause by giving a well written and sensible comment, put one down in the "Have your say" section as well. Or just read some of the moronic comments for a laugh.
My personal favorite is the "Cyclists don't pay rego, so they shouldn't be on the road". If you don't know why I find that the funniest, PM me, or we could start another thread... but then we're getting even more OT.
Thanks everybody!
And remember - we DO have the right to an ENTIRE LANE.
[edit:Ty: added link]
This is completely stupid and pointless.
"But why should I care? I'm a mountain biker! Not a roadie!"
You should care because crap like this can affect the average "bikes are toys" motorist who might start thinking that bicycles have no right being on the road. Which means, anytime you ride on the road, either to get to work, or coming or going from the trails, or seeing friends, etc... you might be more at risk by some redneck inbred cutting you off/squeezing you into the gutter/buzzing your tower, etc...
I know this isn't an official poll on their site, but politicians and the general public do read this stuff for quick glimpses of public opinion. MAKE YOURS HEARD! Vote "ALL THE TIME" for pack cyclists!
If you think you can help our cause by giving a well written and sensible comment, put one down in the "Have your say" section as well. Or just read some of the moronic comments for a laugh.
My personal favorite is the "Cyclists don't pay rego, so they shouldn't be on the road". If you don't know why I find that the funniest, PM me, or we could start another thread... but then we're getting even more OT.
Thanks everybody!
And remember - we DO have the right to an ENTIRE LANE.
[edit:Ty: added link]