the OPer's name is WVM (White Van Man?), so one might assume that their mode of transport is dictated by their work.
To wvm: Go to a drinks meet and see for yourself, there's quite a good cross-section of people who ride in London for any and all of the reasons you mention. You don't have to have the 'right' kind of shoes.
If you see one of us when you're in your van, shout 'do a skid' out of your window.
mattty and ehren:
the OPer's name is WVM (White Van Man?), so one might assume that their mode of transport is dictated by their work.
To wvm: Go to a drinks meet and see for yourself, there's quite a good cross-section of people who ride in London for any and all of the reasons you mention. You don't have to have the 'right' kind of shoes.
If you see one of us when you're in your van, shout 'do a skid' out of your window.