As a European I thought first « wtf: 20 degrees I’m in shorts and T-shirt ». The next thought was « what is half that stuff ». Serious question from someone who had an almighty clatter a week ago due to damp leaves and a slick mossy path what tyres are you using in different conditions ?

The time referenced by Farage (and presumably Montgomery, I won’t bother with your challenge thanks) was also the time of Rock against Racism in Victoria Park, and a couple of years before BandAid. And the alleged comments were pretty out there even for run of the mill racists.

« Bicycle face » - I assume that just means smiling…

Was even Charlie Brown expecting anything different this time ?

Also if not going to control the offending vehicles (we should) we need at least control the driver: if you choose to drive a vehicle that is known to be more dangerous than the median the consequences of an infraction should also be correspondingly greater.