I've been training with Middlesex A/M. Nice bunch.
I was out this morning having a great ride with a few of the members plus one of the police observers.
A lovely morning was somewhat spoiled by Thames Valley Police doing safety checks on bikes.
I was escorted to Gerrard's X police station for a roadside inspection and the issued me with a producer and a advance prohibition notice for my can and excessive chain wear. Well, they got me on the can but the chain def isn't worn - it could do with a little bit less slack
I think the checks are a good thing if they discourage people from using dangerous (or stolen) machines but I felt that they were being a bit OTT about it. I've got 7 days to re-MOT it
He was telling me a few statistics etc but I wonder how many of those accidents were caused by mechanical failure or loud cans?!
Being someone who's brought up to be respectful of the law and officers, I find myself mildly irritated.
The MET officer I was riding with (who b*ggered off when I got pulled - something to do with his can
)had a few choice words to say about him afterwards.
Anyway, I just had to get that off mt chest....
JG