Stopped by police: for riding on a cycle path (video)
Policeman stops cyclist in London asking him why he is riding on a pavement... only it's a cycle path
Police in London, video evidence suggests, may not actually be the best at enforcing the law.
Silvio Diego mounted a cycle path on the Strand, central London, when his ride was halted by a policeman.
The policeman asked: “Why are you cycling on a pavement?” to which Mr Diego replied, “This is a path, a path for bikes.”
Realising his error of judgement, the policeman smirked “Sorry, I can’t see the cycle path.”
Mr Diego laughed off the incident: “The cop, although a bit blind, had a good sense of humour. He smiled when he realised he made a silly mistake.”
So keep riding on those designated cycle paths, folks.
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A freelance sports journalist and podcaster, you'll mostly find Chris's byline attached to news scoops, profile interviews and long reads across a variety of different publications. He has been writing regularly for Cycling Weekly since 2013. In 2024 he released a seven-part podcast documentary, Ghost in the Machine, about motor doping in cycling.
Previously a ski, hiking and cycling guide in the Canadian Rockies and Spanish Pyrenees, he almost certainly holds the record for the most number of interviews conducted from snowy mountains. He lives in Valencia, Spain.
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