treetoad

Thought this one would be better as a separate thread. In my previous post, I suggested starting a petition. After thinking about this a bit, I decided that a better place to start might be an email to Boris Johnson ([email protected]) and Tessa Jowell ([email protected]). I tried to get Paul Stephenson as well, but could not find an email for him. Following is what I have written: I would suggest that everyone interested in this take whatever you'd like from my email, put in your own experiences, and email them (or your own MP it isn't Tessa Jowell) as well. I'd also suggest a mail to Metro complaining about the recent headline regarding the cyclist who killed the pedestrian might be in order, too (will send one myself, shortly). The article does attempt to justify itself by suggesting this type of accident is very, very rare. Nevertheless, to a lazy reader, it gives the impression that cyclists are the authors of all our own problems. Best, Todd

Put a ground anchor in the shed and buy a thatcham approved chain. Keep a small pot, preferrably light plastic, of gloss housepaint by the window. Choose a very odd colour like lime green or hot pink...you see where I'm going with this, I'm sure.

Reading back through the thread again I felt I should re-iterate that Clarke's have responded professionally. I suggest anyone with a grievance get a registration and start complaining. The email is on their website (I think it's just [email protected], but you should check that before you send).

Thanks to everyone for the support. I'd point out to those suggesting that I call the police that, technically, I am the witness. The woman who was in danger was ahead of me. I've not heard from her. Clarke's have come back with a "we will take vigourous action" email. I feel somewhat cynical about this, but it is marginally better than being told "f-off you Lycra lout". This is the fourth incident I have either witnessed or been involved in in the same number of weeks (including the last death at the Oval). I'm thinking about petitioning Tessa Jowell to get The Met to some high-profile traffic enforcement in the area. Would anyone care to join me in this?

You'd just passed Champion Grove, and ridden past the first bus stop on Grove Vale going towards Kings when a coach, travelling too fast, forced you off the road. I was riding about 20 meters behind you and witnessed it. I tried to speak with the driver by Denmark Hill station, but he would not respond. I have his registration and all other details and intend to complain to his employer. Please get in touch as we can probably get him sacked for dangerous driving if you complain as well. Email me at [email protected] if you read this.