2009-07-25 - Memorial Ride

This ride is a memorial to all those who have died on the London Roads, The route will be confirmed closer to the date but will take in significant sites, both politically and also personal. If anyone has contacts in the media then please let them know and forward my email to them if they wish (nickadams@guerillaphotography.co.uk) if anyone can help to spread the word on all cycling forums then please copy and paste this post as I am not a member of many, but will try to join over the next few days.

The dress for the day will be white (this is not essential but will help to convey a message).

Just as the bikes are a memorial to all cyclists killed and help to provoke thought and reflection this ride will endeavor to do the same. I do not wish us to come accross aggressive and this is why we are doing this on a weekend, however we shall still make an impact trust me.

If anyone can help in other ways, with press releases etc... then let me know via email.

The ride will begin at midday and end at a bar where we will all toast those whose lives have been lost.

There is no limit on people who can attend, and anyone is welcome (especially politicians and celebs lol) on any form of bike, lets get this noticed.

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edit: got a few contacts at tv and newspapers. Once we have more details would be happy to let them know.

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2. Ldngrrl - if bike is ready, otherwise will try and help out in any other way
   

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might cancel this, as there does not seem to be much interest. oh well I tried.

Its only been a day mate, give it time and get VB to sticky it as well.

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Can't make the day I'm afraid, but am willing to help in any way I can. I'll spread the word.

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It's a few weeks away; It's a cause which affects us all so I imagine more people will sign up to this.

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   Providing i can get the money together for the train back down to london, also u can probably count me as at least 4 others as im sure my housemates will be interested.
   

Nick, this is a great idea and people will definitely get involved, it's too important not to. You should definitely get VB to make this a sticky, that'll get peoples attention a bit more.

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   Providing i can get the money together for the train back down to london, also u can probably count me as at least 4 others as im sure my housemates will be interested.
   
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I'll be copying and pasting about the ride on facebook and iam.bmezine in hope to generate more interest.

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   Providing i can get the money together for the train back down to london, also u can probably count me as at least 4 others as im sure my housemates will be interested.
   
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Dear All You Fixies
PROTEST TOMORROW FRIDAY 3 JULY
Sorry dont really know where to post this on your site. See below email I just rec'd re a protest in Reading at the CPS following the lack of action when a van mowed down and killed a cyclist with the excuse SMIDSY. Guess you guys are all based in London. But if anyone can pass on to Reading cyclists that would be great.

And how about doing the same at the London CPS at the same time tomorrow?!? Maybe you can coordiate/liase with Adrian.

I am desparately trying to get Eilidh's case to court so the driver doesnt just walk away and continue this precedent of - never mind mate, sh!t happens, off you go.
The case should be going to the London CPS any day now.

Please forward as much as you can. Many thanks.

Sorry this is really short notice, but I have been offline for a while
See the details of our action below:-

This Friday (3 July) is the 1st anniversary of the death of local cyclist Anthony Maynard.
Anthony was cycling between Henley and Bix when he was struck from behind by a van driver who claimed in his defence that he didn't see Anthony.
Anthony was with another local cyclist who was seriously injured.
The Crown prosecution service decided not to prosecute the driver, and this decision has left any vehicle driver who kills a cyclist to simply say I didn't see him or her and get away scot free.
This is of course an outrageous decision, but there is no option to appeal. So left with no choice Reading Cycling club (of which Anthony was a long term member) are organising a protest outside the office of the Crown prosecution service at Eaton Court, 112 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 7LL.

The CPS offices are close to the town centre, at the very start of the Oxford Road:
The cycling club and friends of Anthony would like to invite any cyclists to join us in this protest.
We will meet at 4 pm, and the protest will last about 10 minutes. Please come along, and spread the word.

adrian lawson
adrian1@ntlworld.com

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8. BillyBobSS
   Providing i can get the money together for the train back down to london, also u can probably count me as at least 4 others as im sure my housemates will be interested.
   
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defo in

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any idea on the route yet?? ooor how long its going to be? time?

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Are we going with the idea of a black armband as well as a show of respect, or just white?

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Anymore on this? :)

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Any route idea's?

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