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"CI Ahton added: "Responsible riders are welcome to visit these areas and take in the stunning scenery and landscape, but even they face risk of death or serious injury by underestimating the risk posed by fatigue brought on by a combination of driving long distances and concentrating on navigating challenging and unfamiliar routes." That's why some of us ride tourers and use GPS's. ;-) T i m
Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Steve Parry 'One senior officer says many riders are using public roads like "racetracks"' I don't know *anyone* who would be stupid enough to do that. -- Wicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest" I have already made the greatest contribution to the fight against climate change that I can make: I have decided not to breed. Now quit bugging me and go and talk to the Catholics.
"The period immediately after a lengthy break from riding, such as just after lunch, is a time when riders are particularly vulnerable and not immediately concentrating on their riding." So continuing riding after lunch is worse than in the morning, after a good night' s sleep ? I suppose a break from riding is as dangerous as a break from driving ))
Wtf specifically travels for any distance to N. Wales to ride a bike fast? Whoever does deserves all he gets -- Lozzo Versys 650 Tourer Fireblade 929 (For sale) CBR600F-W trackbike SR250 SpazzTrakka, SR250 wivva topbox TS250C RD400F, somewhere I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no fear of having their motives questioned
I fear he may have left a legacy in some of his subordinates -- Lozzo Versys 650 Tourer Fireblade 929 (For sale) CBR600F-W trackbike SR250 SpazzTrakka, SR250 wivva topbox TS250C RD400F, somewhere I see a bright new future, where chickens can cross the road with no fear of having their motives questioned
<sad> I always used to, BB. PB I'm not so keen, nice sunny day dawns and... The first thing you bump into on your way to the border is one of those effin police copters out on a days jolly, burning tax payers money at ged only knows what sort of rate. Quite dispiriting.
I think it's more of a political thing. The N Wales Police Authority will drive policy and recruit senior officers that reflect their views. A coupe of years ago, the Welsh Assembly wanted to centralise the police forces. There was a big noise from N Wales about loss of regional control, blah, blah. It seems the N Wales plod are on a mission to prove they are a worthwhile entity in their own right and seem to court any form of publicity. So, we have Brunstrom being Tasered, learning Welsh, blogging, anti-christ in MCN etc. Brunstrom is just a puppet of a few N Wales councillors on the Police Authority, trying to keep the cushy meal ticket for themselves and the "independent" members. If the PA thought he was a liability they would've pensioned him off ages ago.
It's not just him. It's the nature of North Wales. Bog all happens here of consequence so they literally have nothing better to do. I suspect it will never change. I'm curious to see how all these average speed cameras will work round here on certain roads though. No electric and mountains in the way of the wireless and all that.
Or enjoying the experience and freedom whilst taking in ones surroundings? I choose not to live my life in a rush but to enjoy it wherever I can. Some people are only happy when close to the edge, I just don't happen to be one of them. Anyway, without us you wouldn't have anyone to overtake and where would the fun be in it for you then? ;-) Isn't that what we should all do if for no better reason than to keep our licences? Also I think that's called 'good observation' and 'being in control of your vehicle'? Nothing fatiguing about any of it if you are good at what you do. Because it's different. There are those who actually enjoy riding solo motorbikes (note not sidecars or quads [1]) without it having to be a white knuckle ride every second of the way. Those who often have our young offspring riding pillion and are content to just 'get there' making good progress and arrive in a good shape and having enjoyed the trip. If I want some excitement I go shooting or to the funfair ... or bring the girlfriend home to meet the wife. HTH, T i m
