tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014569754403185360.post3350156120953139940..comments2023-10-25T09:38:25.184+01:00Comments on How Did We Come To This?: CyclistsMelvin Cragsbury (a pseudonym)http://www.blogger.com/profile/18166867892238232119noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014569754403185360.post-38177095272730323202009-01-23T00:10:00.000+00:002009-01-23T00:10:00.000+00:00Oh how I agree with your rant! Several days ago a ...Oh how I agree with your rant! <BR/>Several days ago a cyclist 'cut me up' as he weaved through traffic (mounting the kerb 'wheely' style, flicking on & off the pavement without due care for any pedestrian).<BR/><BR/>We eventually paired up at traffic lights; He actually leaned against my vehicle to peel & eat a banana, leaving an oily residue hand print on the passenger window! As I wound the window down to remonstrate with him he threw the banana skin through the open window, shouting "f**k you, it's all yours mate"...Off he shot, leaving me with steam coming out of my ears. <BR/><BR/>Imagine my absolute pleasure when I pulled into Tesco's car park & caught sight of the little turd locking his bike against a cycle rail. <BR/>Imagine the secondary wave of pleasure, when I realised the large 'Abus Granite Extreme' U Lock, was still laying in the boot of my vehicle, (now rendered useless as my son had misplaced two of the three keys issued with it).<BR/><BR/>I waited until the afore mentioned lycra cycle turd had entered Tesco, and then placed the U lock on his cycle frame, which really secured it for him. I then took great pleasure in standing next to him while he browsed the cycle mags... "do you remember me" I asked casually; He looked up at me (I am just over 6' tall, and a 22 year time-served Royal Marines Commando). He obviously did, he dropped the mag and sashayed to the exit double quick. <BR/><BR/>Having purchased my few items & upon leaving the store, I viewed the purple faced punk ranting & raging on his mobile. He never even noticed me, even though I stood and took great delight in his obvious misfortune.<BR/> <BR/>NB: The donated U lock is a AAA grade security lock (Thatchem approved) as used on motor bikes etc, (the attack time being guaranteed against saws, but not oxyacetylene torches). Do cyclists carry emergency breakdown insurance?<BR/> <BR/>After Note: Should it still be required; The spare key is at the bottom of the storm drain at Tesco's car wash!<BR/> <BR/>Yours Aye...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com