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Have entered the Poor Student. Might do Watership Down again, for old times' sake. Any other recommendations for the new year?

Dorset Coast 200 13 April :)

My deepest condolences to this poor cyclist's devastated family and friends. May they receive justice.

.."collided".. I am so heartily sick of that word, along with "accident". Dangerous driving = manslaughter in a fair society.

Nick Ferrari on LBC is blaming cyclists for dying, even though in the last ten coroners reports he read out last week, seven were found to be the fault of motorists.. (That should be at least eight, as James Darby's death was down as 'accidental'.)

It's open season today..

Was sudden illness.. RIP to a passionate lifelong cyclist and ace Audaxer. X

Beware HGV drivers who only travel short distances - they have had no training whatsoever..

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/driver-training-exemption-set-to-cut-costs-and-bureaucracy

Wondering about things takes up such a lot of energy don't you find?... If you buy a copy of the Highway Code for £1.99 you would actually know.. Admittedly the Code seems to be mere suggestion but it's better than nothing. You shouldn't really be on the road without one.

I love that drivers 'even hesitate' in your area! You obviously don't live in south London where they drive straight through.

I will design a medal for next year.. The prospect of a medal always keeps you going.

I felt this should be here as well as in the News thread...

http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/local/wimbledonnews/10735502.Cyclist_severely_injured_after_car_park_crash/

The more I read it the more enraged I become. I have complained here: SWPerformanceManagement@london-fire.gov.uk and here: http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/ComplaintsProcedure.asp

Wishing fortitude to the poor cyclist, who only stopped off to do a bit of shopping. I hope he come to terms with his injuries. I also hope he receives justice.. (unlikely.)

Discussion on LBC now.

Westerham Hill is a real bugger. I didn't know that was part of the route... I'll be on the fundraising site as soon as I get home.

Very well done!

[QUOTE=stripe;3856017]http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/bromley/10516263.Catford_man_accused_of_hitting_Chislehurst_cyclist_and_driving_away_not_guilty_of_two_charges/

Very glad to see William Hanlon hasn't been forgotten.. I don't know if anyone else has properly delved into this one... a true scandal.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-24316683

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10705372.Three_people_arrested_after_cyclist_dies_in_Pulborough_hit_and_run/

Rest in Peace poor cyclist. My deepest condolences to the young woman's family and friends. x

Sorry to hear about this incident Register... Before you get back on a bike you really need to get someone to check out your brakes.. If they were worn you would have known.. If a brake cable snapped it would be obvious. Brakes don't just fail.

I didn't attend... Instead, I wrote a very long email to my MP re the debate, stating that in my opinion, to lure the populace onto bikes with zero protection in law is tantamount to corporate manslaughter. I cited examples of very experienced cyclists who had not managed to survive and who had received no justice. I included the cases in his own constituency where two drivers who caused the deaths of cyclists through recklessness were not even arrested. I also informed him of the incident which is most exercising me at the moment: http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/bromley/10516263.Catford_man_accused_of_hitting_Chislehurst_cyclist_and_driving_away_not_guilty_of_two_charges/

I would be much happier if the debate had been about MPs, magistrates, judges and CPS and Sentencing Council staff having to cycle to work.

Stephen Hammond's latest wheeze, to be implemented this autumn following consultation. I don't know who he'll be consulting with - probably not Chris Boardman:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/driver-training-exemption-set-to-cut-costs-and-bureaucracy

Very many thanks for your spreadsheet Greenbank. I am so riveted! They are doing so well! Willing you all on...

Best wishes and good luck on your great adventure. x

The driver at crossroads last night who was jumping a red light whilst giving me a lift, berating a cyclist (coming uphill) for doing the same thing..

If any of you perused the actual Sentencing Guidelines, you would go immediately to Homebase (on foot) and purchase a set of wall mounted bicycle hooks from Homebase and thence go into a decline like wot I have......

I will not cycle again until every member of the CPS and the Sentencing Council - and their children, are forced to cycle around E&C, Holland Park roundabout and Vauxhall Cross ten times.

This news is much appreciated... Well done to Thames Valley police, the Chief Crown Prosecutor and the jury. Many thanks adroit.

I await the sentencing on 30th August with less trepidation than usual. ".how am I going to live with this?" Would that be your first reaction upon killing someone? She also seemed to be shifting the blame onto her children. Despicable beyond words.

My thoughts are with Mr Hilson's wife and children. x

I'm sorry skydancer, I really don't understand this sentiment.. The fact that drivers don't understand the consequences of their actions shows a complete lack of imagination. Therefore why would they have a fear of hurting someone? They just want to get from A to B and sod everyone else. Maybe only type B drivers go on your sessions.

Condolences once again to Mrs Dorling. A very great lady,.

Thank you for the for the follow-up Adroit and sorry for your distress.. My faith in the police and the CPS has been revived by your news.. much respect to them.

I am ashamed to say that I did not attend a local case which I'd been following, the outcome of which was catastrophic. I feel my appeal will be weakened by my non-attendance. I will follow your example next time for sure.

Very well said twitch...

For anyone who would like to take this further: http://www.standard.co.uk/service/complaint-form-8539291.html Also: pcc.org.uk

My sincere condolences to the young lady's family and friends.

+1

The government wants to re-classify the craft industry as non-creative..... Mayhaps will carve a quotation from Seneca on a piece of riven Welsh slate and chuck it through D C's window.

https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/49537