Man dubbed 'crazy' for carrying child on his shoulders on a bicycle in Long Eaton
A CYCLIST who was photographed riding along a main road with a child on his shoulders has been dubbed "crazy".
Councillor Roland Hosker, who lives just along the road from where the "unbelievable" picture was snapped said: "I saw it on the television and it was amazing to see and obviously very dangerous."
The Derbyshire County Council councillor for Long Eaton said: "I have had children and the thought of doing that would not cross my mind. It's crazy. But the little girl could be seen clearly so I am sure the person who did this will be found out."
The man was photographed by a passer-by on Monday, cycling along Tamworth Road in Long Eaton.
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Since the picture was published on Thursday, police have received four calls from people who said they also witnessed the scene. But no-one has called to say that they recognise the man or the child.
Inspector Benny Goodman said he was "amazed" by what he had seen and the man's actions, as seen in the photograph, were "dangerous".
He added he would like the cyclist to get in touch so that the police can give him some road safety advice.
"Clearly this is very dangerous," said Inspector Goodman. There is a section of law that covers dangerous cycling where there is a risk of injury, and there is a risk of injury to the child.
"It would only take a pothole or a gust of wind or a close-moving vehicle and it's an accident waiting to happen."
The man who took the photograph, who does not want to be identified, said he saw the man cycling with one hand on the handlebars and "could not believe" what he was seeing.
Maurice Buxton, assistant secretary of cycling group Velo Club Long Eaton, said he had been shocked when he saw the footage.
He said: "I recognised the area and couldn't believe that somebody with a child would be so reckless to do that.
"It seems as if he was lucky to get away with it as there are quite a few cars going along that road."
Anyone who recognises the man should contact Derbyshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Comments
by ProudBrit1
Saturday, November 17 2012, 7:55PM
“The only people that would put them at risk, are the pathetic im in my car get out my way brigade. chill out elf + safety wierdo's yep wierdo's u are stopping the british tradition of ingenuity.”
by Tomsky64DCFC
Saturday, November 17 2012, 6:39PM
“i mean come on how many of us use to ride our bikes with no hands on handlebars, but yeah this totally lost the plot, am suprised nobody stopped in there warm cars and pulled him”
by hmsglasgow
Saturday, November 17 2012, 5:02PM
“Hey! up Dad the next thing you could have been carrying on your shoulder,could have been my coffin?for Gods sake Dad wake up and smell the coffee I am a young child and you are supposed to protect me until I am capable of making my own decisions,get a Life and protect mine.
Has for the jokers on here thank god I am not relying on you for protection.”
by commanon
Saturday, November 17 2012, 4:19PM
“Hey C'mon everyone! Its soapbox time again! Quick, make a speech, shake your head, tell us all how unsafe it is! Although, on second thoughts......SHUT UP!!!!!”
by OllyB1
Saturday, November 17 2012, 3:15PM
“some people believe it can't happen to them and they feel indestructible.
She is a naughty girl indeed, in our day we only used to 'cadge a lift' on the back of lorries and milk floats. I am suprised the cyclist seems not to of noticed though.”
by Tamas
Saturday, November 17 2012, 1:15PM
“Ha ha ha @ Bazil_the_Cat”
by Bazil_the_Cat
Saturday, November 17 2012, 12:58PM
“dianae you can't have it both ways, your lot are either complaining about elf n safety killjoys or moaning about putting kids at risk.
From an early age I was taught how to light my dad's roll ups on the gas fire and how to bypass the electric meter without pulling the main fuse. It taught me how to not set fire to the house or electricute myself as well as saving a few bob.”
by dianae
Saturday, November 17 2012, 12:26PM
“Doing this on the pavement is dangerous enough - a child falling from that height could die/ suffer brain damage but on Tamworth Road ... I do hope that he is identified and that the publicity will stop any other people taking chances like this with a child's life.
Bazil the Cat - I have only ever seen children piled alongside adults - not on top .. the greater height makes a lot of difference to danger.
I really hope you are not in charge of young children”
by troy27
Saturday, November 17 2012, 10:48AM
“Apart from an idiotic act and the danger to the kid,if there was an collision then that driver would have this on their conscience forever should it result in serious injury.
The man needs a wake up call about common sense.”
by Bazil_the_Cat
Saturday, November 17 2012, 10:05AM
“Happens on the road in India all the time, sometimes 3 kids high.
Kids need exposing to risk every now and then to help them develop.”