Victim blaming alive and well

[James Deuce]

As much as I kid around about cyclists being utter dickheads, I won't ride a pushie on the road after a friend of my wife had her pelvis shattered whilst training for a triathlon.

Bogans driving over the Haywards see babe (she was a VERY attractive woman) riding pushie in lycra, bogan in back seat tries to slap her in the arse as they go past (driver obviously colluding) breaks arm due to 70-80km/r speed differential and utterly smashes her pelvis. She munts her face on the tarmac requiring facial reconstruction surgery, new teeth, and loses the baby she was carrying. She didn't know she was pregnant. Which of course just builds more evidence for my theory that all people are dicks.

[chasio]

As much as I kid around about cyclists being utter dickheads, I won't ride a pushie on the road after a friend of my wife had her pelvis shattered whilst training for a triathlon.

Bogans driving over the Haywards see babe (she was a VERY attractive woman) riding pushie in lycra, bogan in back seat tries to slap her in the arse as they go past (driver obviously colluding) breaks arm due to 70-80km/r speed differential and utterly smashes her pelvis. She munts her face on the tarmac requiring facial reconstruction surgery, new teeth, and loses the baby she was carrying. She didn't know she was pregnant. Which of course just builds more evidence for my theory that all people are dicks.

That is just sickening.

I wonder how many of the (maybe semi-serious) "smash the cyclist" brigade still think it's a good idea after reading that.

[SMOKEU]

if i didnt know you better, id think you were coming on to me...

That's wishful thinking on your part.

[Ocean1]

You forgot to add, 'and it will cost time and money'

Still no one else's business.

Just because the state pays for some of the costs of some of the choices doesn't mean they get to make those choices.

If there's any doubt about that imagine taking state control to it's logical conclusion.

Mashmate would blow his load, but most everyone else wouldn't be very happy campers.

[Madness]

As much as I kid around about cyclists being utter dickheads, I won't ride a pushie on the road after a friend of my wife had her pelvis shattered whilst training for a triathlon.

Bogans driving over the Haywards see babe (she was a VERY attractive woman) riding pushie in lycra, bogan in back seat tries to slap her in the arse as they go past (driver obviously colluding) breaks arm due to 70-80km/r speed differential and utterly smashes her pelvis. She munts her face on the tarmac requiring facial reconstruction surgery, new teeth, and loses the baby she was carrying. She didn't know she was pregnant. Which of course just builds more evidence for my theory that all people are dicks.

As horrific as that story is, I think you're safe Jim. Ive seen your arse & I can't imagine anyone would feel the urge to give it a slap.

[James Deuce]

There is that, however it does open up the scope for random lumps of 4x2 out the window and stuff, eh?

[Madness]

There is that, however it does open up the scope for random lumps of 4x2 out the window and stuff, eh?

Actually Jim, knowing your luck...

[Swoop]

You mean like those towing horse floats?

Yup. Horses are a form of transport = ride them. Apparently horses can go "off-road" so therefore horse floats need to be banned outright.

Ding!
"Next crisis to be solved!"

[Kickaha]

Why are cyclists allowed on the road with no rear view mirrors??

...surely having the ability to see whats coming up behind you when your so bloody slow would save alot of lives!, as it seems ALOT of cyclist seem to get hit from behind...for some reason (As EVERY! other road going vehical is legally requried to have them...for bloody obvious reasons)

Cars seem to get rear ended on a regular basis and they have rear vision mirrors, so it doesn't seem to help that much

Where's your accident date for cyclists getting rear ended coming from?

There'd be less cyclist deaths (actually less any kind of traffic deaths) if people weren't such cunts when they get behind the wheel

[BoristheBiter]

There'd be less cyclist deaths (actually less any kind of traffic deaths) if people weren't such cunts when they get behind the wheel

And that right there is the crux of the problem.

or any form of transport.

[flyingcarpet]

just start tunining in to talkback radio , then you can be like most of newzealand and not have to think for yourself ,and repeat others opinions , or get out there and own your fucking part of the road and have a ride.

[Robbo]

Cars seem to get rear ended on a regular basis and they have rear vision mirrors, so it doesn't seem to help that much

Where's your accident date for cyclists getting rear ended coming from?

There'd be less cyclist deaths (actually less any kind of traffic deaths) if people weren't such cunts when they get behind the wheel

Now ain't that the truth..

[98tls]

Define "victim" plenty on here claim that status when someone else on 2 wheels doesnt return there wave.

[swbarnett]

Fuck there's a lot of hypocrites on here! (why am I surprised?)

For every anti-cyclist zealot there's at least one anti-motorcyclist zealot. It's human nature that we fear what we don't understand.

FFS, we were the ones yelling "Who's next?" Now it's the turn of the cyclists - and we'll be next.

Have the same respect for the cyclist's choice of personal transport that we demand for ourselves.

Yes, there are bad apples in the cyclist fraternity - just like every other group you care to mention.



BTW: I am in full support of mandatory rear-view mirrors and registration plates. Cyclists do need to take some personal responsibility for their own safety.

[Robbo]

Yeah, so now the coroner says all cyclists should wear hi viz.

Next it'll be us.

Then women will be forbidden from wearing skirts, as it causes men to commit sexual assaults.

Yes, victim blaming is alive and well in Godzone.

Cycling can be very hazardous to your health. I have almost crashed on several occassions when i have come across inconsiderate cyclists like this.