On Fri, 28 May 2004 19:28:20 +0100, "brian drury"
briandotdruryatdsldotpipexdotcom said:Coming home tonight a dark 4 X 4 stopped to let me through
on a very narrow road with cars parked either side. Blimey,
that's unusual so I slowed down as I passed his open window
and acknowledged the gesture.
His response was to pull a gun like thing and squirt some
liquid in my face. It covered my eye protectors with
bubbles and slime. He immediately sped away before I could
recover composure.
I doubt I would recognise him or vehicle again and
hopefully this is a one-off.
Is this just more anti-cycle madness? What was the liquid
I wonder?
Probably just soapy water, but who knows? It could easily
have been ink, ammonia, acid or some other noxious fluid.
I'm sorry, but I have a complete sense of humour failure
over these unprovoked attacks. They seem to be getting more
common. I've been subjected to 5 of them in as many months,
plus a number of feigned attacks from pedestrians either
swinging mock blows or running out in front of me. I think
protective eyewear is now probably the most important item
of safety equipment for cycling - certainly the most
important one that is not a legal requirement.
I think you should report it to the police. At least you
have a description of the vehicle and possibly the
occupants. There may have been other attacks. I doubt that
it's specifically anti-cyclist - we just make easy targets.
--
Dave...
Get a bicycle. You will not regret it. If you live. -
Mark Twain
