Blimey- you got away light.
Clipless and the London to Brighton ride As you come into Brighton it is a Sea of riders and Police stop all riders at the traffic lights to allow cars to move occasionally. About 15 roadies- all looked the part- Started lining up at the lights from single file. First one in stopped on the right and unclipped left- 2nd one the same and so on. All unclipped left and the last rider approached Unclipped left and fell right- It was like a line of Dominoes.
But my lasting memory was on this ride and a Traffic Jam. Long hold up for an accident and people started talking. One girl rider had lost her Boyfriend and although not bothered- One of the riders put up the Cry "Peter- Where are you?" No answer so he repeated it and added "Pass it on " We heard it go forward and after about 5 yellings- Got a reply- "He's In front". Next yell- "Tell him to get back here- he's wanted by his girlfriend" Went forward and the reply came back "OK". 5 minutes later and started again- "Peter- where are you" only to get reply from close by. Guided Peter back to his Girlfriend Only to find it was the wrong Peter.
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How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
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