23 June 2010

Scofflaw cyclists of the inner north at it again

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[First filed: Jun 22, 2010 @ 10:03]

menace to society

You’d think they’d learn. You’d think with all the outrage over their disregard for the rule of law and common decency Canberra’s cyclists would show more regard for their fellow human beings.

But no! They’re incorrigible!

Citizens of Canberra! They are mocking us!

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colourful sydney racing identity1:16 pm 08 Jul 10

pete74au said :

I have absolutely no problem with cyclists chaining or locking their cycles to poles in fact all bicycles should be chained or locked to poles, as that’s the only way to keep them off the road and stop them from committing suicide. Many cyclists fail to believe the adage that MIGHT IS RIGHT.

Welcome to RA Pete74au, a little tip for you, if you are going to troll you may want to disguise it a little better. All the fishies can see the hook.

I have absolutely no problem with cyclists chaining or locking their cycles to poles in fact all bicycles should be chained or locked to poles, as that’s the only way to keep them off the road and stop them from committing suicide. Many cyclists fail to believe the adage that MIGHT IS RIGHT.

Fisho said :

Jim Jones said :

That’s right, all cyclists are – without exception – evil people.

That would make sense…. yesty apparently being the winter solstice or some such, the cyclist was probably off preparing a black mass or something.

Fluoro hi-vis mass I think you’ll find.

lobster said :

I thought this was a sarcastic joke acording to the orginal post. According to most of the responses – it isn’t.

I don’t know which posts you’re reading if you can’t tell that the majority of responses are just as sarcastic as the post? Mind you, there are the token few posts that are serious.

Hard to tell where the crime is unless you can see if the rider is wearing lycra or not.

Jim Jones said :

That’s right, all cyclists are – without exception – evil people.

That would make sense…. yesty apparently being the winter solstice or some such, the cyclist was probably off preparing a black mass or something.

ConanOfCooma11:07 am 23 Jun 10

Tooks said :

Some people are taking this post- an obvious attempt at humour – way too seriously.

How can you make light of the scourge of Canberra by simply passing the story off as “humour”?!?

These people with a penchant for expansive and garish outfits should be treated like the pedal pushing freaks they are.

Instead of allowing them to align the upper echelons of our Nations public service, they should be chained and broken, forced to ride energy generating exercise bikes in the basement of your local Centrelink office.

anonymoose said :

I’ve never seen a cyclist show anything vaguely considered ‘common decency’ in this town.

That’s right, all cyclists are – without exception – evil people. It must be some sort of gigantic conspiracy by Shimano to slowly disintegrate the moral fibre of Western Society and institute a one world government through the resulting chaos.

That or you’re full of sh1t.

Perhaps all those steroids have deprived the fraternity of too many brain cells …

I thought this was a sarcastic joke acording to the orginal post. According to most of the responses – it isn’t.

We should teach this parking cheater of a cyclist a lesson by lifting it over the pole and putting it on the nearest pole on a pedestrian island in the middle of the road.

It’s clearly public art. The real question: does the bike belong to johnboy?

anonymoose said :

I’ve never seen a cyclist show anything vaguely considered ‘common decency’ in this town.

I’m a cyclist but caught a bus to work today. When a lady got on the bus I offered her my seat. Guess I just blew your theory about decency out of the water

That is clearly an addition to a Heritage Protected dwelling and not in fitting with the cultural significance or historical values of the area.

TAMS and ACTPLA should launch an investigation and prosecute the offender(s) to the fullest extent possible under law.

georgesgenitals7:40 pm 22 Jun 10

arescarti42 said :

georgesgenitals said :

Pork Hunt said :

arescarti42 said :

I assert that the bike was legally parked, the sign probably doesn’t apply seeing as the bike is not parked on the road. Also the photo was probably taken after 6pm or before 7am, when the sign doesn’t apply.

Yeah, looks like it was taken in the dark.

Ha! Good one.

The inner north has dazzlingly bright street lights you see.

It’s the sun shining out the assholes of the inner north residents. Just ask them.

How far is the nearest bike stand (courtesy ACT government) ???

georgesgenitals said :

Pork Hunt said :

arescarti42 said :

I assert that the bike was legally parked, the sign probably doesn’t apply seeing as the bike is not parked on the road. Also the photo was probably taken after 6pm or before 7am, when the sign doesn’t apply.

Yeah, looks like it was taken in the dark.

Ha! Good one.

The inner north has dazzlingly bright street lights you see.

I’ve never seen a cyclist show anything vaguely considered ‘common decency’ in this town.

troll-sniffer6:15 pm 22 Jun 10

Well, as a bike thief wannabe, I find it disappointing that the owner has taken it upon herself to chain the bike o the ploe thereby depriving me of a quick $20 on AllClassies to fund my poker habit. Typical bloody cyclist.

georgesgenitals6:05 pm 22 Jun 10

Pork Hunt said :

arescarti42 said :

I assert that the bike was legally parked, the sign probably doesn’t apply seeing as the bike is not parked on the road. Also the photo was probably taken after 6pm or before 7am, when the sign doesn’t apply.

Yeah, looks like it was taken in the dark.

Ha! Good one.

arescarti42 said :

I assert that the bike was legally parked, the sign probably doesn’t apply seeing as the bike is not parked on the road. Also the photo was probably taken after 6pm or before 7am, when the sign doesn’t apply.

Yeah, looks like it was taken in the dark.

Bikeriders could read this thread and next week we can pay another form of tax for bike racks attached to no motorcar parking signs as an aid to keeping the bike on the right side of the pole 🙂

georgesgenitals3:00 pm 22 Jun 10

It’s like I’m trapped in a crazy sandwich of righteous indignation and idiocy. Hilarious.

Oh the humanity!!!!

thy_dungeonman said :

Where else are they meant to leave it if they need to go someplace nearby? lock it to that tree in the background? it’s hardly blocking any paths or roads or anything really, and I’m sure damage to the nature strip is minimal, if people are going to get upset about this they should take a look at the reserve near my house where tradesman’s trucks have worn a road of sand the entire length and sand is now starting to pile up all over the footpaths.

Here fishy fishy fishy….

Some people are taking this post- an obvious attempt at humour – way too seriously.

thy_dungeonman12:59 pm 22 Jun 10

Where else are they meant to leave it if they need to go someplace nearby? lock it to that tree in the background? it’s hardly blocking any paths or roads or anything really, and I’m sure damage to the nature strip is minimal, if people are going to get upset about this they should take a look at the reserve near my house where tradesman’s trucks have worn a road of sand the entire length and sand is now starting to pile up all over the footpaths.

Cut the bike in half and remove the rear half, and there should be no problem.

Woody Mann-Caruso12:50 pm 22 Jun 10

Fish for dinner tonight, JB? Looks like you caught some really thick ones.

ConanOfCooma12:29 pm 22 Jun 10

It’s either a womans, or an elderly gents bike.

That said, I don’t think either party would be aware of applicable laws/legislation pertaining to their mode of transport. They never are.

I bet I could triple the ENTIRETY of the ACT’s Budget with the potential revenue of people illegally parked on my street alone!!

barking toad12:07 pm 22 Jun 10

Parking is allowed there as it’s not one of those gay recumbent things – although it is a very girly bike.

I assert that the bike was legally parked, the sign probably doesn’t apply seeing as the bike is not parked on the road. Also the photo was probably taken after 6pm or before 7am, when the sign doesn’t apply.

Holden Caulfield11:57 am 22 Jun 10

Well, I appreciated the obvious intended humour from JB.

blah blah blah they don’t pay registration blah blah blah roads are for cars blah blah blah pedestrian crossings blah blah blah I’ll run them over blah blah blah lycra brigade blah blah blah shared paths blah blah blah

bugmenot said :

what’s the problem this time round?

Crimes against good taste: Off-penicillin-green paint.

bugmenot said :

what’s the problem this time round?

No Hot pink Lycra shown in this shot at all……

mark karlson10:55 am 22 Jun 10

Seriously, nothing better to worry about?

p1 said :

buzz819 said :

bugmenot said :

what’s the problem this time round?

You serious? It’s blatantly obvious!

No reflector on the front wheel?

Pfft NO… The idiot left their helmet for me to piss in…

buzz819 said :

bugmenot said :

what’s the problem this time round?

You serious? It’s blatantly obvious!

No reflector on the front wheel?

bugmenot said :

what’s the problem this time round?

You serious? It’s blatantly obvious!

bugmenot said :

what’s the problem this time round?

Illegal parking on a nature strip, me thinks 🙂

I think I’ll hit my street tonight to photograph all the motor vehicles that are illegally parked on footpaths and nature strips… their owners apparently more concerned about their car not being hit by a fast moving vehicle (who’s operator is able to to operate it at fast speeds thanks to no parked cars being on the road… irony?), than allowing clear footpath access for a wheelchair bound person.

what’s the problem this time round?

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