British Cycling being embarassing, obsequious idiots ...

from the code of conduct

*Governing Bodies, Clubs, Region and other forms of association
within the sport, should involve and consult members at all levels
in decision-making processes. Members, coaches, staff and
officials must respect all cyclists’ opinions concerning their
participation in cycling. *

https://www.southborough-wheelers.co.uk/sites/default/files/SG_1.1_British_Cycling_Code_of_Conduct.pdf

petition up from the peeps who set up the open letter to BC

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/british-cycling-tell-shell-on-yer-bike/

Who will we switch to for racing?

Well, the national AGM is coming up on 20 Nov. If you're a member, you will have just got info/invite/call for agenda items. But it's a kind of 2-tier organisation, with regional AGMs having already taken place (at least SE region has)

How about the Dutch? They’re pretty chill no?

Sponsored by their Lottery which some equate to the gambling industry but I'm not sure I buy that.

They sure got the fb algorithm sorted quickly

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I mean they've got a point about crisps

Yeah. Saw that. My regional was in September.

Is here a word or phrase for the people spouting stuff like..

HSBC was bad so this is OK
people ride carbon bikes so this is OK
you need grease for your chain so this is OK
but they are giving a few £ to help disabled cyclists so this is OK

Someone having a carbon bicycle != being comlicit in atrocities (and the rest).
I'd like to be more constructive than telling them to get in the fucking sea. /rant

Buying new carbon bikes to ride for fun is being complicit in atrocities.

But the phrase is "whataboutism"

What if you buy a new carbon bike to race cross? Cyclocross is an hour threshold workout and the same 5 people win every race. I wouldn't call that 'fun' so IMO is probably ok

How about the Dutch? They’re pretty chill no?

Well spotted ! No fossil fuel sponsorship.

For what it's worth, over in my corner of the forest most people I've spoken to are just as upset by oil sponsorship as the rather younger demographic here, but there are a few 'I can't see what's wrong with its'.

I think the loss of goodwill may become a serious problem for BC, since without voluteers many events could not be run. Can there be many people (in any age group) who will want to spend their
spare time helping Shell to sportwash its image?

"whataboutism"

Whenever I hear this word I think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKOEJs602uk

Sorry in advance.

From the latest newsletter (I've cancelled but it's clearly still processing)

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Cancelled. Felt sorry for the chap on the phone who was must have been dealing with constant calls. He was very polite and helpful.

This was the last straw. The transphobia, the ludicrous “don’t cycle on funeral day” and now this. It means my racing career is over but I’ll have to come to terms with that.

If you were a member for the liability insurance, London Clarion gives membership and that for a total of £15 and the opportunity to join in some very slow and social rides.

This is shock news, Clive. Might need to sit down.

https://www.bikeperfect.com/features/bespokenword-shell-shock-and-the-murky-morality-of-biking

A different view

Have emailed the Dutch to see if they’ll let me join up and give me a race licence.

Apologists?

my racing career is over but I’ll have to come to terms with that.

There's still time trialling (assuming CTT doesn't implode).

At least @amey still has Zwift racing!

and gravel cup