[lennymc]

i was driving my car to mullingar last week, and in fairness, some of the riding i witnessed on the roads was shocking. An example, i was travelling along at about 60 in an 80 zone, solid white line, round a bend and there were 3 cyclists in the middle of the road. I had slowed down in anticipation, but, it got me thinking about wether the cyclists realised the danger they were putting themselves in. Had a car been going over the speed limit, or not paying attention they could well have hit the cyclists.

Im not starting or getting into the whole car/bike debate, just highlighting that some cyclists really should be more assertive in looking out for their own safety and be aware of their surroundsing, and ride accordingly.

[dubmess]

Originally Posted by lennymc

i was driving my car to mullingar last week, and in fairness, some of the riding i witnessed on the roads was shocking. An example, i was travelling along at about 60 in an 80 zone, solid white line, round a bend and there were 3 cyclists in the middle of the road. I had slowed down in anticipation, but, it got me thinking about wether the cyclists realised the danger they were putting themselves in. Had a car been going over the speed limit, or not paying attention they could well have hit the cyclists.

Im not starting or getting into the whole car/bike debate, just highlighting that some cyclists really should be more assertive in looking out for their own safety and be aware of their surroundsing, and ride accordingly.

It's definitely Friday

[Roddy23]

Someone say budgie?

[Kav0777]

Originally Posted by Roddy23

Someone say budgie?

I thought it was badger....

[doozerie]

A hymn for Ian Mallon, the man who put the "rump" into "grumpy":

Hack (of the) Herald angels sing,
Glory to the new Volkswagen!
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
Feckin' cyclists should be defiled.
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Squish the cyclists we all despise.
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ! You had it easy in Bethlehem"
Hack (of the) Herald angels sing,
Glory to the new Volkswagen!

etc.

[Lusk Doyle]

Originally Posted by lennymc

i was driving my car to mullingar last week, and in fairness, some of the riding i witnessed on the roads was shocking. An example, i was travelling along at about 60 in an 80 zone, solid white line, round a bend and there were 3 cyclists in the middle of the road. I had slowed down in anticipation, but, it got me thinking about wether the cyclists realised the danger they were putting themselves in. Had a car been going over the speed limit, or not paying attention they could well have hit the cyclists.

Im not starting or getting into the whole car/bike debate, just highlighting that some cyclists really should be more assertive in looking out for their own safety and be aware of their surroundsing, and ride accordingly.

You want to have seen the way you were "riding" last Monday in the Mark Mullen race!!!

Stones and glass houses and all that!

[Harrybelafonte]

Originally Posted by Lusk Doyle

You want to have seen the way you were "riding" last Monday in the Mark Mullen race!!!

Stones and glass houses and all that!

Oh no you didn't! (insert finger wag)

[emtroche]

This just occured to me http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1989/...019/index.html

Are cyclists an ethnic group?

[monument]

Forget about the law, it seems more and more common (in parts of the media) that it's ok to talk about harming and in this case murdering people as long as those people are cyclists?!

[Kevin Irving]

On top of all that, it's probably the worst car review I've ever read. Doubt he's even driven the thing. Lists about 5 things from the spec sheet and says its great.

'Goes like the clappers.' It's 140bhp, not exacty a sports car, nor particularly quick.

[RobFowl]

You can complain to the press council/ombudsman about this sort of thing.
http://www.pressombudsman.ie/
It seems to come under
Principle 1 − Truth and Accuracy

1.1 In reporting news and information, newspapers and magazines shall strive at all times for truth and accuracy.
1.2 When a significant inaccuracy, misleading statement or distorted report or picture has been published, it shall be corrected promptly and with due prominence.
1.3 When appropriate, a retraction, apology, clarification, explanation or response shall be published promptly and with due prominence.
Principle 2 − Distinguishing Fact and Comment

2.1 Newspapers and magazines are entitled to advocate strongly their own views on topics.
2.2 Comment, conjecture, rumour and unconfirmed reports shall not be reported as if they were fact.
2.3 Readers are entitled to expect that the content of a publication reflects the best judgment of editors and writers and has not been inappropriately influenced by undisclosed interests. Wherever relevant, any significant financial interest of an organization should be disclosed. Writers should disclose significant potential conflicts of interest to their editors.

Principle 4 − Respect for Rights

Everyone has constitutional protection for his or her good name. Newspapers and magazines shall not knowingly publish matter based on malicious misrepresentation or unfounded accusations, and must take reasonable care in checking facts before publication.

http://www.pressombudsman.ie/code-of-practice.150.html

I've complained about a different issue before and it was upheld. The herald had to publish the descision and TBF to them they did.

The more people who complain the better.