Richard (Poncho)'s Page

"Nice summary! (of late night grumpy old man comments)Imagine the police station tearooms during the pointless sting operations on cyclist helmet compliance."Did we really do X years of Police training for this?" - or words to that effect."

"OK. Missed your point entirely. Police may have been dicks but they were only enforcing the law, stupid as it may be. They don't get to choose to simply ignore the stupid laws but as in this case they do have discretion to issue a warning.…"

"Also can now operate the phone in an approved holder. So carry on distracted..."

"And they still would have crucified him & said he had it coming! And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end…"

"A point of note: I expect that time will show the casualty rate caused by texting cyclists to be nil."

"I understand that the law only requires that you pass at a safe distance (no specifics).It would seem apparent that he failed in that duty, but not to a lawyer."

"Luke Stevens pleads not guilty to death of cyclist Richard Pollett, 25, on Moggill Rd, Kenmore in 2011This will make you feel ill."

"Here's mine from about 20 years ago.Where on earth did you find a new one?"

"Perhaps a few telltale fatbike tread marks left on the bonnets of offending vehicles might send the message?"

"What's bloody annoying is that Dunc will have his way to spend many millions on carparks with no evidence to ensure success. In fact in the face of all the evidence from around the world showing that he will in fact exacerbate the…"

"I think Queensland cyclists have missed the biggest opportunity here. Demand an immediate change to the electric bike laws! Not only does Segway have no "pedal assist" requirement, it is powered by 2 x 800 watt motors. Cyclists should…"

"Yeah, with the lobbying power & political clout of the cycling fraternity it's about time we started to splinter & fight among ourselves!"

"Hence my lack of interest in riding the big community cycling events. Riding in a group at close quarters is a disciplined skill that many participants have not acquired. "

" There is a simple process to selecting & availing yourself of the perfect floor pump. This clip serves as a visual guide."

"I wonder if anyone here is familiar with & against "Profiling"? "

"It' a bit like saying that a particular wheel of a semi-trailer that ran over you had a bad attitude. It's the responsibility of the people up front of a group to lead safely."

"When riding in a group of fast roadies, most of the thought process is about maintaining safe form within the group. It is not a lack of consideration for others so much as keeping the other group participants & yourself safe. A good leader in…"

"Discovery!Cyclists are not special, there is no entrance requirement that stops ordinary everyday inconsiderate human beings from participating. To fill the heads of new cyclists with ideas of a utopian secret society of like-minded gentle souls is…"

"Is it only pedestrians that are at risk?Aren't cyclists equally or more likely fall into the path of the motor vehicles?"

"Just saw the commentary about exemptions & the mandatory - deny him health cover if he should get injured red-herring. And while we're at it: Smokers The overweight Excessive drinkers Sedentary people Meat eaters Motorcycle riders Anyone…"