Guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I'm sure we have all had them but I have discovered a hot spot for such experiences. Â I usually visit my parents on my way home on a Monday then head for Paisley "under cover of night" illuminated by my fancy exposure maxxd light, via the cyclepath between Crookston and Hawkhead. Â For those unfamilair with it it is a pleasant wooded path with aspects to the river cart by day but, as I have recently discovered, a haven for nocturnal neds. Â A couple of weeks ago four neds with a shovel tried to stop me but I managed to accelarate away from them. Â Last night a "bam" jumped out at me and gargled an approximation of "geez yer fluckin bike" . This caused me to stop & dismount wherupon a brief altercation ensued. I did try to pacify him but quickly concluded that I was dealing with a half wit so ended our exchange with a stiff right hander to his lived in coupon and a well aimed specialised shoe into his George Bernard Shaw's. Â He didn't seem keen on continuing our "robust debate" after this so I left him to contemplate his future as he lay in a whining heap. Â The moral of the story is: if you are going to mug someone for their bike don't try to mug a penilee boy with 10 years of jeet kune do and thai boxing experience behind him. Â On a serious note though. This part of the cycle path is particularly dodgy, even in daytime, and I advise you all to avoid it. Â George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011  Alternatively you could just have burned his eyes out with your light  Power to the people (cyclists that is)  Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted October 4, 2011 Life Members Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 George, Â I just hope you weren't wearing your JWCC colour at the time, otherwise you'll get us all in trouble. Â You are not suppose to attack...sorry confront muggers, you are meant to "co-orperate" with them, its in the best interest of both parties you know. Â What kind of world do we live in now....sad! Â Good on you ,mate! Nice one! Â Seriously though, just be careful out there everyone! Â Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Chung, I did co-operate with him. Â His approach encouraged me to give him a slap. Â I co-operated. Â Fret not, the JWCC name is unbesmirched-I was dressed as a teutonic serving wench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Esposito Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Jesus, you get them don´t you!  Thats a big worry for me, a wee lassie out cycling on my own. Probably best avoided!  At least you tried to reason with him but these people don´t have the sense to "reason". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Brilliant. Why is it that just because you're on a bike, in Lycra or not, people think you're an easy touch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 The JWCC were renowned as a fey bunch prior to my joining. I'm trying to cultivate an image of "don't mess with us, we are the lost boys of cycling, born on the wrong side of the tracks and taking no jive" image but obviously there is a lot of work to be done. Â I believe Charles Haughtrey and Christopher Biggins were club champions, back in the day. Â I'm trying to get away from this and attain a Carlito Brigante in lycra image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Maybe a JWCC tattoo on the neck for all members would help with image? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted October 4, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 George  Seriously. You'll do us all a favour if you tell the police please. They need to know where the bad guys are.  A couple of patrols by bike police would catch these guys.  Regards  Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I was in the polis staion at lunch time to report it. my experience was noted and they seemed sincere in their concern. They currently have no plans to patrol this are though. Lack of resources etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I mean "area" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 And this is sadly the case. We have a load of bikes that never get used. The community cops that use them are out and about doing bail curfew checks and going to appointments made for the diary car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Things are getting worse. Neds and thieves are fearless as nothing happens to them. Â Just the other weekend two chaps turned up at my office (atlantic quay on broomielaw) drove down to the underground car park where there is a "secure" place to lock your bike. It has CCTV from all angles and a guard on 24/7. They set about the bike locks with boltcutters and when challenged by the guard they pulled knives and threatened to stab him. Â The guard threatened to call the police, they didn't care as they know the police are too busy to get there in time. 2 bikes stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Â He didn't seem keen on continuing our "robust debate" after this so I left him to contemplate his future as he lay in a whining heap. Â Â well its a good job you left when you did, otheriwse you'd be up in court for breaching his human rights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 This is developing into the Metro letters page.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain M Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 I once pointed out to Jonny Cosh that there were a group of neds ahead and to be careful. The bold Jonny replied "it would be a good cool down". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferenezejohn Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 George, How could you be so cruel and uncaring, a poor deprived young lad who has probably never had a bike for Xmas. You should have shown some compassion, I'm sure you have a spare bike you could have given him. How can that poor soul, have any faith in society when his heart rendering plea for a bike ends in a kicking, shame on you, conduct unbecoming a Joansin wheeler. Hug a Hoodie! John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 No dice. I'm the steven seagal of cycling. I can just see the trailer to my next film. A man on a bike, they took his bike, he wants his bike. This time it's personal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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