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@andystow To just brush.

Bone conducting headphones connected to an AI chatbot repeating the text 'harden the phuckup and ride faster" will do it every time

@a1white that actually chilled me to read - the notion that a metal box could have more value than a person’s life. Motonormativity at its finest. What a rotten society.

@Rendel Harris but but wasn't it a case of "only hurty words" again? Seems that that is the new "just bants". Which falls somewhere between saying you've a *very* robust belief in the right to say anything, no matter what offence caused * ... and being a (not very) crypto racist / holding other irrational hates. * Most who promote this approach appear unable to sustain it when on the receiving end of criticism - or even questions. It's almost as if people do it just for *certain* kinds of attention, and are seeking an easy win not a fight. There must be a word for that...

@Bungle_52 alas yet more "we're in favour of more cycle infra! We can easily bin it when we need space for anything more important..." Meanwhile in NL even for petrolhead events like a Grand Prix: "You can park your moped or bicycle for free within walking distance of Circuit Zandvoort at one of the specially designated moped and bicycle parking areas..." (And they really do have massive cycle parks, which are very well used!)

@IanMK how is that cheap resin tat worth £800‽

@mctrials23 that and wearing a massive golden cross.

@belugabob maybe they'll get a better role model, and be the first generation to brush their teeth properly.

@Mr Blackbird I'd say that they are better off without that type of role model. The tragedy is that you don't get to pick your parents.

I agree. It is shocking behaviour,especially for a 27 year old. The punishment was correct and hats off to the team sprinters for winning the world silver in his absence. I do think he should be offered a path to redemption within British Cycling as long as he apologises and modifies his behaviour. But he should only be allowed to continue his career as long as others are prepared to work with him.