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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
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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”.
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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
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So a massive campaign against religions that view women riding bicycles as immodest then?
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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. |
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go to holland its a way of life for all
our roads aint safe for cycling, it'll end in tears |
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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 |
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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. |
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Blame the newspapers printing this nonsense. Not the content.
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Well they can keep barking but in the long run they ain't getting anywhere its that simple
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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,
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more pandering to the filth
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I have to say I do not like cyclist's particularly in London!
Stone them! |
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What next?
Diversified walking. |
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^ copyright
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I read today that 98pc of sewerage workers in the UK are white males
Where's the outcry  |
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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
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Tally nails it.
Ekwality but not really. |
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Is that coz certain groups like to sh!t on us ho ho
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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. . http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38376672 |
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Not a great spokesman
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He's not going to backpedal though.
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Brilliant Crisp!
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Most on Push Bikes because their Scooters have been Nicked .
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What percentage of ethnics ride faster scooters in London;can't think why.
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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 |
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"900 on so called hate crime"
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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 |
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"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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I've been telling that lot for years to get on their bikes.
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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. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_422lCfkhw |
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Fkin Classic Alun |
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Im going to Bed PMSFL ,you cannot Make the Timing of that silly Cxnts statement up |
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Just as the Cycling Commissioner bemoans the lack of Enriching Cultural Diversity amongst the capital's cycling community
I cant stop Good night |
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He’s British
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Looks like a cycle path.... needed.
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clearly the chap was simply upset - I understand that is is good to express you feelings
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As it happens, you don't see many of these so called "minority" groups swimming, or in the gym, or jogging etc!
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Alan
He has the right to express himself. |
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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! |
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Perfect timing of the video, abs animal with biggest knife ever...yeah Khan etc, stick your diversity up your arse!!!
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