Does no one think this is important, or even worth discussing? Really? I ask because I don't know the answer; I know from my own experience that as a body Cycle Trainers in London are not very ethnically diverse and I wonder why. I wonder why all the nominees in that link Charlie posted are white. I am not reflecting upon their ability to do their jobs or the campaigns they run. Is this true of all cycling campaign groups? Is there a dearth of non-white people getting involved? Does this reflect who cycles in London? Why would any group not ask themselves these questions? If they do, what have they concluded? If no one can ask without a fatuous phrase like 'playing the race card' being used then why are people so defensive?
Charlie, I have no ides why you would think I would ask about a bogus concept like being a 'wealth creator' or why it is relevant.
It seems to me that it is you whom has the problem by looking at the colour of a person's skin first and then looking at the bike.
Re. My "fatuous" answer. When I am riding a bike and see another cyclist in trouble or in need of help, my brain doesn't compute, "Oh, you are of a Chinese/Caribbean gene pool, therefore I will/will not help you." or, "My Gawd, a black dude/gal riding a bike!"
It doesn't matter who or what you are or what culture/tribe you belong to.
What matters is that You are on two wheels and remain safe on the roads, whether you're a fixed, tester, touring, sportive, MTB, shopper etc. rider.
Right, I'm off to watch Rastamouse to maintain my spiritual connection with Jah, if that's ethically hip with you?
It seems to me that it is you whom has the problem by looking at the colour of a person's skin first and then looking at the bike.
Re. My "fatuous" answer. When I am riding a bike and see another cyclist in trouble or in need of help, my brain doesn't compute, "Oh, you are of a Chinese/Caribbean gene pool, therefore I will/will not help you." or, "My Gawd, a black dude/gal riding a bike!"
It doesn't matter who or what you are or what culture/tribe you belong to.
What matters is that You are on two wheels and remain safe on the roads, whether you're a fixed, tester, touring, sportive, MTB, shopper etc. rider.
Right, I'm off to watch Rastamouse to maintain my spiritual connection with Jah, if that's ethically hip with you?
FFS.