http://www.eta.co.uk/2011/11/10/self-defence-techniques-cyclists
Ha ha ha...love it. In the bad old days....
CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » General Edinburgh
Self-Defence for Cyclists....
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Posted 13 years ago #
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that is class
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'round these parts, we just pull out the Colt .45 and be done with it.
Posted 13 years ago # -
Eat the banana thus disarming him.
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I must confess I feel more vulnerable without my training chain, which is entirely silly given I'm somewhere between seven and eight thousand times more likely to hit myself on the back of the head than successfully use it in self-defence.
Posted 13 years ago # -
also quite soft sell bike insurance. Does anyone know if joining CTC if they will still give you third party as part of the membership?
Posted 13 years ago # -
yes
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@gembo, I am sure that there are numerous CTC members who never really come out on runs with the club(s) but join for the 3rd party insurance. As Diarmid says...yes!
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Freely admit I joing for the 3rd party insurance and a bit of legal clout to throw around in the event of any discussion with drivers. The magazine can be quite readable too.
Posted 13 years ago # -
Yep, that's pretty much why I joined CTC. I've never been on one of their organised rides.
Posted 13 years ago # -
I went once - really nice folk. But the rides do tend to take quite a while and I just don't have enough time.
Posted 13 years ago # -
I think you get third party insurance from joining British Cycling as well.
Posted 13 years ago # -
I think you get third party insurance from joining British Cycling as well.
Only with Silver or Gold
Posted 13 years ago # -
CTC also do a family membership which means your spouse/partner and kids get cover too. The free legal helpline is pretty handy too. CTC also believe in backing up their members in any cycling related disputes. Quite a decent magazine, newsletters, oh and regular organised rides too.
I'd say it's worth joining if you're a regular cyclist, especially if you do a bit of touring.
Posted 13 years ago # -
I got a phone call from their legal rep about my bent wheel claim this evening. They will pursue it at no cost to me. Will post updates.
Posted 13 years ago # -
I have mentioned before that I am happy to do a basic self defense training course for other cyclists given that there is normally plenty on a bike you can use should you have no other option.
PM me if interested.Posted 13 years ago #
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