To all cyclists who supported the Critical Mass ride through the
Melbourne domain tunnel, thanks a lot. As a competative cyclist I have
had to put up with increase abuse while training today because of your
stupidity last night. Unfortunately many motorist think we are one in
the same and have been giving more abuse today than we normally recieve
just for sharing the road. Just a coincidence, I dont think so!
Why don't you look at the constructive lead taken by Bicycle Victoria,
who promote safe road use for all users. They lobbying Local and State
governments in the provision of cycle safe roads. They also promote
rides that introduce thousands of non cyclist to the sport, which in
turn educates a large group of the population on the benifits of bicycle
commuting and hence reduces the use of cars.
You riders want a society with out cars, its not going to happen, get
over it. What will happen with the publicity that you short sighted
radicals get, is there will be a wider devide between motorist and us.
This will just make it more dangerous to ride, discourage people from
riding and undo all the good BV and simular groups have achieved.
SH
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