Faux ghost bikes

And as for Merak's response, that's pretty mature. I don't like those apples much, because the owner of said apples can't tell the difference between them and pears, it seems.

Tom,

Its clear this is somewhat of a crusade for you which is admirable in itself, but ultimately futile. Your stoic determination in the support of shitty white bikes being used as memorials to folk that have died whilst riding would be better spent lobbying your local council about more cycle lanes. If you feel that strongly about it. That really will make a difference, it may not save lives, but I can tell you white bikes will not make any difference!

I will not be lobbying my local council because as Ive said to you before we as cyclists take our chances on the road just as you do when you go for a walk in the park. You obviously like the white bike thing which is fine but don't be so naive as to think they are actually going to make drivers think about checking their blind spot or being more aware of cyclists.

Its up to you to ride defensively and be aware of the road users around you. You are responsible for your own actions on the road. Other peoples actions cannot be dictated and certainly not influenced buy an all white bike locked to a railing at a busy junction.

I am not an insensitive person, indeed after consideration and posting so much on the subject I feel I could be swayed by the argument of bikes as a memorial. I still don't like the term ghost bikes though or the all white thing.

The fact is though, and this is the point *you *seem to be missing, they are exactly that, a memorial, nothing more and will have no effect of the conscience of the average driver.