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Alexei Sayle on BBC r4 now show
Did anyone else hear this? If not I urge you to iPlayer it. Very funny; then deadly serious on cycling in general and cycling in London in particular.
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
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Hard to know who is up for the TDU and who is putting some miles in their legs... other than sprinters.
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Try kill someone in a car and you get virtually 0 punishment .
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'Useless"? You're not one of those "outdoor cycling" purists by any chance?
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Helps keep an eye out for close passes I guess? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kPM3wy4asC8
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Beautiful wheels, I wouldn't say no. But have a look for the 2000-era Gipiemme Grecal Parade wheels to see an early example of a similar look.
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Never thought I'd hear a Radio 4 audience applaud someone saying "cyclists are better than you".
Historically the jester who would be the predecessor of today's clowns and comedians played an important role in the king's court. Only he would be allowed to ridicule those of a higher station without fear of punishment. The jester often was highly attuned to the goings on and would actually be a trusted advisor. The comedy being a screen to his intelligence. There are very few comedians these days with the skill to make you think whilst presenting that issue as a joke. Most tend to be crass and offensive.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qgt7
Sorry that's not a direct link or anything clever.
Sometimes it takes a comedian to make a really serious point.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qgt7
Sometimes it takes a comedian to make a really serious point.
Alexei's bit starts at 8.30...