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Is this some sort of a wind-up! 
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cycling-london-uk-sadiq-khan-bikes-race-class-gender-a8367916.html
Too few women and people from ethnic minority groups cycle in London and more must be done to promote diversity among a largely white, male and middle class biking community, the city’s walking and cycling commissioner has said.
Grand schemes, such as the Cycle Superhighway network of partially-segregated routes linking the suburbs with the centre, are too often perceived as simply a way of getting “middle-aged men cycling faster around the city”, Will Norman acknowledged.
He said he was considering setting diversity targets for London’s cycling population to ensure progress was achieved.
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Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups account for about 15 per cent of the city’s cycle trips – around two-thirds less than Transport for London estimates it could be.
Speaking to The Independent, Mr Norman, whose job it is to deliver on Sadiq Khan’s pledge to make walking and cycling safer and easier in the capital, said: “There is a problem with cycling and the way it is perceived of getting middle-aged men cycling faster around the city, which is not the objective at all.
“It touches on something which is a real challenge for London cycling, which is diversity.”
Mr Norman, the capital’s first cycling commissioner, said he wanted to tackle the “gender divide” among cyclists that had spawned the term middle-aged men in lycra – or Mamils.
He added: “Even when we have seen the growth in the number of cyclists, we haven’t seen that diversity.
“There are a number of reasons for that. One is that safety is paramount for getting different people from different walks of life cycling: older people, younger people, those from different backgrounds.”
The mayor’s office has unveiled a number of projects it says will begin to address a lack of diversity, including cycle training courses, grants for community groups who do not typically cycle and promoting electric bikes, as well as expanded cycle routes. On Quietway 1, a new route linking Waterloo with Greenwich, the proportion of women has risen from 29 per cent to 35 per cent.
Duncan Dollimore, road safety and legal campaigns officer at Cycling UK, backed the moves, saying authorities should be “focusing on the barriers that deter people from cycling rather than existing cyclists”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cycling-london-uk-sadiq-khan-bikes-race-class-gender-a8367916.html
Too few women and people from ethnic minority groups cycle in London and more must be done to promote diversity among a largely white, male and middle class biking community, the city’s walking and cycling commissioner has said.
Grand schemes, such as the Cycle Superhighway network of partially-segregated routes linking the suburbs with the centre, are too often perceived as simply a way of getting “middle-aged men cycling faster around the city”, Will Norman acknowledged.
He said he was considering setting diversity targets for London’s cycling population to ensure progress was achieved.
READ MORE
Cycling to work could reduce risk of dying from heart disease
Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups account for about 15 per cent of the city’s cycle trips – around two-thirds less than Transport for London estimates it could be.
Speaking to The Independent, Mr Norman, whose job it is to deliver on Sadiq Khan’s pledge to make walking and cycling safer and easier in the capital, said: “There is a problem with cycling and the way it is perceived of getting middle-aged men cycling faster around the city, which is not the objective at all.
“It touches on something which is a real challenge for London cycling, which is diversity.”
Mr Norman, the capital’s first cycling commissioner, said he wanted to tackle the “gender divide” among cyclists that had spawned the term middle-aged men in lycra – or Mamils.
He added: “Even when we have seen the growth in the number of cyclists, we haven’t seen that diversity.
“There are a number of reasons for that. One is that safety is paramount for getting different people from different walks of life cycling: older people, younger people, those from different backgrounds.”
The mayor’s office has unveiled a number of projects it says will begin to address a lack of diversity, including cycle training courses, grants for community groups who do not typically cycle and promoting electric bikes, as well as expanded cycle routes. On Quietway 1, a new route linking Waterloo with Greenwich, the proportion of women has risen from 29 per cent to 35 per cent.
Duncan Dollimore, road safety and legal campaigns officer at Cycling UK, backed the moves, saying authorities should be “focusing on the barriers that deter people from cycling rather than existing cyclists”.
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Khan's lot are not keen on the girlies going out cycling. Check out the instructions on the local forums. It is hilarious
So a massive campaign against religions that view women riding bicycles as immodest then?
The colour thing apart this has become noted in other areas of the country they have become known as MAMILs. (Middle aged men in lycra)
I'm often in the countryside and the place is infested with middle aged middle class men on racing bikes at the weekend very few women of any description.
I'm often in the countryside and the place is infested with middle aged middle class men on racing bikes at the weekend very few women of any description.
go to holland its a way of life for all
our roads aint safe for cycling, it'll end in tears
our roads aint safe for cycling, it'll end in tears
If a woman rides a bicycle in front of men there is the possibility that she may become uncovered and part of her body may appear or the shape of her body may appear when she moves and air flows around her.
For this reason it is not permissible for her to do that except in the case of necessity or urgent need, on condition that she wear clothes that cover her, with pants and socks underneath.
https://islamqa.info/en/152058
I guess they mean like this then...
https://www.thelocal.de/galleries/lifestyle/professional-cyclists-strip-off-for-german-calendar
For this reason it is not permissible for her to do that except in the case of necessity or urgent need, on condition that she wear clothes that cover her, with pants and socks underneath.
https://islamqa.info/en/152058
I guess they mean like this then...
https://www.thelocal.de/galleries/lifestyle/professional-cyclists-strip-off-for-german-calendar
The snowflakes ruining this country, won't be happy until we are all mixed race and we all tolerate each others beliefs, religion and race.
But forcing people to integrate and all be happy doing the same things in life, isn't possible, it causes greater damage, and will result in a civil war. then the snowflakes will melt into obscurity.
But forcing people to integrate and all be happy doing the same things in life, isn't possible, it causes greater damage, and will result in a civil war. then the snowflakes will melt into obscurity.
Blame the newspapers printing this nonsense. Not the content.
Well they can keep barking but in the long run they ain't getting anywhere its that simple
surprised the media,snowflakes arnt calling for the abolishment of toilet paper and recommending we all wipe our arses with our hands in the name of diversity, 
I have to say I do not like cyclist's particularly in London!
Stone them!
Stone them!
I read today that 98pc of sewerage workers in the UK are white males
Where's the outcry
Where's the outcry
horse racing,football,rugby lg,etc,etc all sorts of sports sed people are free to come and watch join in but tend not to, but theres no out cry about it,but anywhere the race card can be played sed people and the snowflakes ,right to be offended mob are all over it like a rash
On the evidence of his pronouncements, the London 'Walking and Cycling Commissioner' role is a total non-job and can be safely scrapped without any negative impact on the city. If the job is entirely taxpayer-funded then the scrapping can't come soon enough.
Good judgement was seemingly not one of the key skills required to obtain this position, yet it still attracted a ludicrous £98k per annum salary.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38376672
Good judgement was seemingly not one of the key skills required to obtain this position, yet it still attracted a ludicrous £98k per annum salary.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38376672
He's not going to backpedal though.
Most on Push Bikes because their Scooters have been Nicked .
What percentage of ethnics ride faster scooters in London;can't think why.
alun
there is a commander of engagement in the met
sure you will love it
but they don't have enough to cover the violent streets
900 on so called hate crime
there is a commander of engagement in the met
sure you will love it
but they don't have enough to cover the violent streets
900 on so called hate crime
You are now on the list for larfing - case!!
this is a serious matta - I have taken a fence
the CCDA will be taking evidence and use will be plaiced in front of the cckc
Chit Chat Kangaroo Caught
this is a serious matta - I have taken a fence
the CCDA will be taking evidence and use will be plaiced in front of the cckc
Chit Chat Kangaroo Caught
"yet it still attracted a ludicrous £98k per annum salary. "
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How can councils complain of cuts when they are throwing our money around like that!
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How can councils complain of cuts when they are throwing our money around like that!
I've been telling that lot for years to get on their bikes.
Well, well, well.
Just as the Cycling Commissioner bemoans the lack of Enriching Cultural Diversity amongst the capital's cycling community, along comes one of their finest and most exemplary representatives to show others how it's done.
An event which will surprise absolutely no-one. Be careful what you and your £98k annual salary wish for Sir.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_422lCfkhw
Just as the Cycling Commissioner bemoans the lack of Enriching Cultural Diversity amongst the capital's cycling community, along comes one of their finest and most exemplary representatives to show others how it's done.
An event which will surprise absolutely no-one. Be careful what you and your £98k annual salary wish for Sir.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_422lCfkhw
Im going to Bed PMSFL ,you cannot Make the Timing of that silly Cxnts statement up
Just as the Cycling Commissioner bemoans the lack of Enriching Cultural Diversity amongst the capital's cycling community
I cant stop
Good night
I cant stop Good night
clearly the chap was simply upset - I understand that is is good to express you feelings
As it happens, you don't see many of these so called "minority" groups swimming, or in the gym, or jogging etc!
I played squash in the mini league, and a few friendlies, with a guy called Kalid Aziz, although he was British Asian and a presenter on Calendar.
No other members of the groups mentioned above!
No other members of the groups mentioned above!
Perfect timing of the video, abs animal with biggest knife ever...yeah Khan etc, stick your diversity up your arse!!!
I think a few of the bystanders arrived and told him
"he's not worf it"
"he's not worf it"
Jun 2, 2018 -- 1:02PM, lfc1971 wrote:
He might be English, certainly a Londoner .
Maybe 2nd generation, but hes an example of immigration and diversity from the last 30/40 years...liberal idiots allowed this hell to happen.
It must be amazing when someone from Japan or China or sone other dreamy country looks at England
They must think to themselves , my god , I never thought the English were like that ! : )
They must think to themselves , my god , I never thought the English were like that ! : )
London last 48 hours. - Man on life support after being stabbed last night - Woman stabbed to death Thursday night - Man fighting for life after being shot by "machine gun" - Another man critically injured after being stabbed
Mr Norman, whose job it is to deliver on Sadiq Khan’s pledge to make walking and cycling safer and easier in the capital
We ain't got enough one legged cyclists in the capital either ! Do these people fret at night,dreaming up such rubbish ?
we will see how eager the black community are to help stop knife crime after this beauty of a video.
there are some of the community that do want to stop it but they are going to have to be very brave to get out on the streets
but if the coppers arrest one and gets killed then you will see many more only interested in the black lives matter movement
you have to wonder don't you -
but if the coppers arrest one and gets killed then you will see many more only interested in the black lives matter movement
you have to wonder don't you -
I was out in the countryside today, loads of Mamils but not a single woman. I thought women were supposed to be really into cycling and felt that they weren't getting enough coverage in the media for their tours?
I am currently 18 months into a 30 month contract, managing the construction of 10 miles of cycle way in North London.
Originally under Boris's tenure, when it went to a public survey it was 18pc for, 82pc against but they went ahead with it anyway.
It has undoubtedly had a negative effect on a lot of small businesses, as a lot of the parking spaces for cafes/corner shops/ takeaways have
been removed to accommodate the cycle ways. How many of us will pay a £1 to park in an NCP just to buy a paper???
And most of the bus laybys have been removed, so every time a bus stops, traffic has to queue up and wait till the bus moves off.
London boroughs are mainly staffed by BAME people who are just happy to have a half decent job.
So when the powerful MOMENTUM backed cycling lobby, strongly put forward their opinions few will argue, as it might
jeopardize their comfy jobs.
Even Sadique Khan has gone along with it, as he too is just a spokesperson.
So I think this guy is making a political statement against the all-powerful MOMENTUM group, and not just coming out with PC bollox.
Originally under Boris's tenure, when it went to a public survey it was 18pc for, 82pc against but they went ahead with it anyway.
It has undoubtedly had a negative effect on a lot of small businesses, as a lot of the parking spaces for cafes/corner shops/ takeaways have
been removed to accommodate the cycle ways. How many of us will pay a £1 to park in an NCP just to buy a paper???
And most of the bus laybys have been removed, so every time a bus stops, traffic has to queue up and wait till the bus moves off.
London boroughs are mainly staffed by BAME people who are just happy to have a half decent job.
So when the powerful MOMENTUM backed cycling lobby, strongly put forward their opinions few will argue, as it might
jeopardize their comfy jobs.
Even Sadique Khan has gone along with it, as he too is just a spokesperson.
So I think this guy is making a political statement against the all-powerful MOMENTUM group, and not just coming out with PC bollox.
good evening mmm, not that I'm trying to disturb your relaxation 
I don't know - perhaps you can tell me, because I can't find any evidence of it...
I honestly am no fan of momentum, nor have I any affinity for any of it, BUT
Where is momentum lobbying for cycling? Is it THAT powerful?
I've found cycling UK lobbying for it via the "Space for cycling campaign".
Given the "Boris bike" stuff of a few years ago and the fact that this work started "under Boris's tenure" I'm struggling to see why the capitalised momentum references and why London Boroughs being BAME staffed is affecting minority voting for Cycle paths being carried a few years ago.
A bit like the Pete & Dud "Tarzan" sketch;
Your first paragraph, I like. I like your 1st paragraph. A lovely paragraph for the role. That's what I said when I saw you'd posted. I said "A lovely paragraph for the role." I've got nothing to follow your 1st paragraph. The trouble is - neither have you.
Yes, it's inadequate, Mr. Moon. And, to my mind, the British public is not ready for the sight of a one-paragraph cycling through the London byways. However, don't despair. After all, you score over a man with no paragraphs at all. Should a no paragraph man come in here making a point, I should have no hesitation in saying "Get out. Run away."
I don't know - perhaps you can tell me, because I can't find any evidence of it...
I honestly am no fan of momentum, nor have I any affinity for any of it, BUT
Where is momentum lobbying for cycling? Is it THAT powerful?
I've found cycling UK lobbying for it via the "Space for cycling campaign".
Given the "Boris bike" stuff of a few years ago and the fact that this work started "under Boris's tenure" I'm struggling to see why the capitalised momentum references and why London Boroughs being BAME staffed is affecting minority voting for Cycle paths being carried a few years ago.
A bit like the Pete & Dud "Tarzan" sketch;
Your first paragraph, I like. I like your 1st paragraph. A lovely paragraph for the role. That's what I said when I saw you'd posted. I said "A lovely paragraph for the role." I've got nothing to follow your 1st paragraph. The trouble is - neither have you.
Yes, it's inadequate, Mr. Moon. And, to my mind, the British public is not ready for the sight of a one-paragraph cycling through the London byways. However, don't despair. After all, you score over a man with no paragraphs at all. Should a no paragraph man come in here making a point, I should have no hesitation in saying "Get out. Run away."
There are a Lot of People would wish they had never seen a Push bike in London been some Tragic Accidents.
I am among them. case.
Even in small towns, councillors trying to make a little mark and be important, have sanctioned completely pointless cycle lanes and even more pointless areas at the front at traffic lights so cyclists can wait in front of cars and then pull away first.
All this doesn't even take into account the way cyclists ride:
Freewheeling down slight hills holding up traffic.
Riding 2 abreast.
Going through Red lights (especially in London).
Not signalling.
I think it's all being done so as to remove as many parking spaces as possible, then fleece drivers who need to park somewhere
Even in small towns, councillors trying to make a little mark and be important, have sanctioned completely pointless cycle lanes and even more pointless areas at the front at traffic lights so cyclists can wait in front of cars and then pull away first.
All this doesn't even take into account the way cyclists ride:
Freewheeling down slight hills holding up traffic.
Riding 2 abreast.
Going through Red lights (especially in London).
Not signalling.
I think it's all being done so as to remove as many parking spaces as possible, then fleece drivers who need to park somewhere
Drove a Motor Bike round London for Many years ,You would not have got me on a Push Bike 
No way So many Killed by HGVs 
No way So many Killed by HGVs
I drove a motorbike for a while too. I lived in Leyton, worked in Mayfair (casinos). It was dangerous. I had quite a few knocks. None my fault.
Wouldn't do it now.
Wouldn't do it now.
When I lived in London I had a bike. I loved it, absolutely the best way of getting round. However it is undoubtedly dangerous and you get the feeling that sooner or later you're going to be involved in an accident.
Has the nutter with the zombie knife attacking the car in Croydon been caught yet ???...very good cctv pictures.. all over the news .. surely black live matters have been on to this 
Believe he May be away Training With Team Sky ,Froome needs protection on the Up coming TDF .
Anyone seen the video on the Daily Mail website today of the cyclist blowing a loud horn to scare pedestrians in the cycle lanes. That looks like London, might be Tooting.
I'm sure that London's Cycling Commissioner will be thrilled to learn that this exemplary exponent of Cycling Diversity received a suspended sentence.
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/teen-filmed-trying-to-smash-his-way-into-car-with-zombie-knife-walks-free-a4001831.html
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https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/teen-filmed-trying-to-smash-his-way-into-car-with-zombie-knife-walks-free-a4001831.html
Does the Commissioner not realise that a lot of our Diverse Friends Prefer the Scooter option ?
Being White, Male and Middle Class is not a crime is it, as far as I am aware?
I do not believe White, Male and Middle class men actually prevent women or other ethnic groups cycling do they?
SO PLEASE STOP BLAMING WHITE, MALE, MIDDLE CLASS men for everything
If this commissioner wants to encourage more women or people of different ethnic groups to cycle be all means do.
At the moment they do not choose to do this by their own CHOICE!
No one stops them.
I do not believe White, Male and Middle class men actually prevent women or other ethnic groups cycling do they?
SO PLEASE STOP BLAMING WHITE, MALE, MIDDLE CLASS men for everything
If this commissioner wants to encourage more women or people of different ethnic groups to cycle be all means do.
At the moment they do not choose to do this by their own CHOICE!
No one stops them.
As someone posted earlier it would be the ethnic minorities more likely to stop women cycling?
If a white male told his wife not to cycle, he would risk getting the cycle wrapped round his head, and his daughter
would take no notice either.
Just my opinion.
If a white male told his wife not to cycle, he would risk getting the cycle wrapped round his head, and his daughter
would take no notice either.
Just my opinion.
women have to have the right sort of clothing to cycle - in fact they would prefer you not to do it at all - that's why you don't see many of them - you know who I mean
as dictated to them - go and check out the on line forums
No CD player, no texting, no satnav and no furry dice on a bike. Until they sort out those issues it will always be primarily white middle class males.
Your handbag becomes a nuissance and there's no mirror to powder your nose either.
Why would you buy a bike ,when you can steal a moped?
Who in their mind would use a bike for a journey on a day like today, with wind and rain making conditions treacherous when they've got a car?
They must think we're all loco.
They must think we're all loco.
crippen - you are a wuss!!! Braving the stinging lash of rain hitting you in the face takes you back to the days of going round the horn facing mayhem to bring back sustenance to the people or fighting our enemies.
Great days!!!
sorry must go
time for my medications
Great days!!!
sorry must go
time for my medications
Quite so. I find it messes with my hair and make-up.
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