Rule 22: The Velo

This rule applies to the type of event that allows the privileged-lycracist Surely this is just Rule 8, I hear you say.  No. It is so much more than that; it is Rule 8 turned up to 11. 

 

For starters, this requires a separate group to ensure we remain focused and not distracted by other issues (such as providing recommendations for a plumber or telling people what time Sainsbury's closes). 

The group should remain closed to prying eyes to ensure and use of Rule 2 can be done so without challenge. 

The justification for not wanting the Velo should, externally, be along the following lines.

• Consultation; we were simply not given the chance to say "NO" to the event a year ago.  By not consulting us a year ago, this has deprived us of some quality lycra-bashing time.
• Informed; we were not informed.  This may seem strange as for us to be outraged we must have been informed, but no one has questioned this to date so use it.
• For profit; the companies running the show will make a profit.  In these small communities we work on a barter-based economy and profit is not allowed.

There are other concerns (animal welfare, elderly etc.) but they can't be taken up by the masses, so if not personally affected you can leverage the above grievances.


We should stress, at least externally, that this is not "anti-cyclist" but that doesn't mean we can't have some fun.  Rule 2 can flow freely and we can discuss the merits of; placing diesel / slurry on the road, letting loose livestock, parking in the street, use of barbed wire, piano wire, nails etc. etc.