"The only good cyclists are dead ones" - Richard Nye

What a fucking cock.

Please let me begin by offering my unreserved apologies for any offence or distress caused by my blog in September’s issue of The Richmond Magazine.
My blog was intended to be an ironic take on the weeks of Olympic euphoria and the way in which, once such moments pass, we tend to revert to type. However, I can now see that my comments had the potential for ambiguity, and with hindsight of course, it would have been far better to have chosen my words more carefully.
Largely, the controversy has focused upon the phrase “the only good cyclist is a dead one”. It seems that this has been interpreted as, at best, flippancy about cycling fatalities, at worst, an actual desire to see harm befall cyclists on our roads. Let me make it absolutely clear that this was not my intention. Neither is it representative of Sheengate Publishing’s editorial policy on cycling, which we fully understand is a vital aspect of Surrey life.
I should add that I am well aware of the vulnerability of cyclists on our roads and the importance of addressing this. In practice, I endeavour to always approach them with the same degree of courtesy and caution as I would any other road user.
In conclusion, I would like to reiterate to everyone – readers and advertisers alike – who have been offended by my words, or those who have sadly suffered a bereavement as a result of a cycling accident, my sincerest apologies.