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Possible, yes. Doesn't really go with the note though, does it?Or because they now needed their property back to do what they wished with.
Wait.
Who are "Bradford University Motorcycle Club"? Has it been moved by a bunch of students? Take it up with the Students' Union?
What does it say in biro?
Sounds like the BUMC have got upset with you for using a space that they've claimed as theirs, even if it's not being used.
What does it say in biro?
"Signs on wall would help. We canot (sic) read minds!"
A biker who types a note? With italics?? And red ink???
It says "signs on wall would help, we can't read minds!"
I'd say f*** em, they're being dicks over what they think is "their" spot.
Or you could just grow up and park your bike properly. Or get up earlier. Or park the bike somewhere else. Honestly !
I have a friend who is constantly getting parking tickets, fined on the tube etc and moaning about is cos "I was running late" so she thinks normal rules don't apply. But she is ALWAYS running late.
1 register with Freecycle
2 put wanted ad there for bike
3 lock it to a lamp post/bench/not motorcycle bay
4 take your £1000 bike to your parents
5 enjoy your nocturnal web design knowing that you don't care if the free bike is stolen
+1 for go to bed earlier, get up earlier, use the facilities provided, complain if they're not up to scratch, it's part of what you pay your fees for.
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Many interesting responses.
Re the Running Late/not obeying rules - there is no sign saying it's motorbike parking.
I'm going in now - we'll see what happens 🙂
it was very naughty of them to leave it unsecured - no doubt about that, as much as I hate to say it you have been pretty daft with securing it. You need to get the lock though frame and atleast one wheel (both for preference) to a proper immovable object.
<edit> and get rid of your seat/wheel QRs, I've had bolted seatposts nicked so god knows how you manage to not get yours pinched especially as it's not in the cage - must be an honest neighbourhood eh? Not sure your theory holds up, the usual story goes thieves go for the easiest target, if there's a cage to get into or a bike on it's lonesome out in the open they'll hit that first.
BUMC presumably have a contact email/phone number. Get in touch, make a minor apology that you parked in a motorcycle bay but point out you didn't know as no sign-age, bring up how difficult it is to get a bike cage code (see if they can help expedite) and tell them how upset (without swearies) you are at your bike being left unsecured as there was no reason too (no motorbike) and bang out of order
BUM Club.
*s****s*
There doesn't even appear to be such a thing as the motorcycle club. No mention of it on the university website, nor does a google search reveal anything. Probably the Dominoes delivery driver, he'll be at the HOR pretty regularly I imagine 🙂
Cougar - right up there with:
Bradford Uni Music Society (BUMS) 😉
There's also no sign saying it's for cycle parking.
get crap bike from skip
spend tenner at lidl on lock
park it in motorbike space, locked properly, just to piss them off!
The note printer may have just thrown the "security will remove" comment to scare you off.
Personally I'd NEVER put a bike in a secluded spot where anyone can have access to it (and work away on it undetected)
I'd be speaking to facilities to clarify whether the spot is reserved for motorbikes or not and also discuss the insufficient number of secure bike spots.
I'd also learn that your bike security is down to YOU, nobody else. Whilst the unknown party shouldnt have done what they did, it highlighted nicely that you were using a potentially insecure method of securing your bike. You were lucky, next time you may not.
You may also want to get in touch with the BUM Club and try and engage with them.
Just because YOU have never seen anyone using the spot, doesnt mean THEY dont.
BUMS is pretty amusing....
I googled the motorcycle club when I was standing next to the bike. No idea who they are, neither has my lecturer who rides in on him BMW.
The front wheel is usually locked, though it's a 20mm so I didn't bother to correct my mistake when I missed it yesterday. The rear wheel is 10mm Bolt-up so I often don't lock it. The seat etc is deliberately awful and [cost me £5] for the reason you stated.
twoc of a pedal cycle is a crime ,subject to argument about moving short distance for a laugh. Looks like security played no roll in this. The Bums have decided that is their spot and whichever bum owns the rusty chain has removed it or some Bum with a misplaced self importance has cut it . speak to security ask if they have an issue with you parking there if so don't park there if not do but use better security particularly don't attach to other peoples locks or bikes . And don't leave a nice bike unattended even if locked.
[i]No-one else thinks it's unacceptable to leave the bike unlocked?[/i]
Yep!
Funny how STW works though eh? you think you've been wronged and everyone leaps all over you and you find out that in fact you're the wrong-doer. Marvelous.
If you feel the need to say something, don't tell em about your bike, but ask security where the motorcycle parking is. See if the note is legit.
Let me get this straight.
1) You locked your bike to someone else's lock.
2) That someone else wanted their lock back (possibly out of spite).
3) They undid their own lock, leaving your lock still locked, but only to your bike.
4) They moved your bike and put a note on it.
Is that right?
I think the BUM club are being cocks. And when the BUM club has a few cocks in it, you're f****d.
🙂
....and pussies don't get along with assholes..I think the BUM club are being cocks. And when the BUM club has a few cocks in it, you're f****d.
Let me get this straight.1) You locked your bike to someone else's lock.
2) That someone else wanted their lock back (possibly out of spite).
3) They undid their own lock, leaving your lock still locked, but only to your bike.
4) They moved your bike and put a note on it.Is that right?
Nope. Nothing like that.
^^^That's about right.
So, I've found out who it was:
The Chair of the University's Ethics in Research Committee.
I'm still laughing. Honestly!
And concerned - I have been offered an MPhil at the Uni. A Masters by Research. I have a suspicion I will have to deal with him at some point! What do now?!
I have my own idea BTW....
Actually I have two - one of them was to attach a small motor to the 'Pig, join the BUM Club and then park there with a smile 🙂
Oh - and thanks for all the advice everyone 🙂
gofasterstripes - Memberscc999 - Yeah sure, on the days when i'm not up to 2am doing uni stuff and putting up websites by 7:30 am the next morning, yes.
Bless... the real world is going to be a rude awakening...
ROTFL at Chunky
I love how you all assume I'm 18!
You're certainly daft enough! 😉
We're sorry, are you 21?
There's no doubt. But you do also need to take into account that even sensible people have daft days.
No. I'm 30 tomorrow. There had better be cake!
No. I'm 30 tomorrow. There had better be cake!
Then you should know better, young man.
Now get to bed!
I'm reminded of a line from The Wire - "mess with a ****'s ride, yo gonna get his 'tenshun".
Having your stuff messed with is crap and I sympathise.
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Now go and get the code to the secure cycle parking cage or next time you will have no bike.
Yours a victim of crime that is a bitter loser, don't be like me!
Make friends with the security chaps. Buy them some donuts.
They are better as your servants than enemies.
Ask them for the coveted code.
I just put mine in my office, problem solved.
my biggest problem at Uni was remembering where my bike was, it could be days sometimes before I found it again.
and honestly if you bike was locked to something that could easily be removed then it's not secure.
I also saw a very nice bike once at uni locked to a post, next day there was a frame.
(17 years ago)
Mate had three pub bikes at one stage. Due to losing, buying another,then refinding them. Cost him more in locks than bikes. Drink is a terrible thing.
OP glad your bike is still yours. As others have alluded to, secure it to an immovable object next time.
Has the OP not even secured the wheels?
nope, and a quick release on the seat post.
I just put mine in my office, problem solved.
There you go, OP. Just put your bike in Bokonon's office.
I was thinking what I need to do is email him with a slightly obscure but analogous ethical question - hopefully with an obvious ethical conclusion.
Then do the big reveal. Hmmm...