im not just on the case of badmouthing cyclists
Just the ones who ignore their own safety, riding along 70mph duel carriageways is not clever at all. I have nothing but respect though for ones who use roads about town and have all the correct gear on. I overtake when i can, and usually leave space for them to pass if im in traffic/at a junction.

All I'm suggesting is that if there are stricter laws, cyclists would be safer. Ive never been hit by a bike and i hope it never happens, just IF it did I wouldnt want to have to shell out respraying a scratch or whatever. I have the same opinion for uninsured drivers; they are the scum of the earth though, cyclists are perhaps just a little naive?

I like your take on the tax system, but also get badgers post above regarding "vehicle tax not road tax". I would have thought in this new Green era Classic Cars should pay much much more tax, as they are much more likely to pollute than my 15yo celica....? but i digress :-)


kudos on being a half decent cyclist ;-)
(Monkeystrumpet monkey. Monkey, MONKEY!!!, Tue 7 Sep 2010, 11:33, Reply)