Reader's Meltdown: My Cycling Hell

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Meltdown reader Mr M Cousins sent us this outrageous story of mid-level inconvenience.

Trying to get home to the Wandsworth Bridge Road on Saturday afternoon from Fulham Broadway tube station, I was unable to do so because of the men’s cycling.   

The roads were effectively empty (sporadic interruptions from the cyclists). However, I was unable to walk across the road or to a higher / lower point because the entire length of the Fulham Road (from Putney to Knightsbridge) was closed off.   

I had no idea that getting back home from the tube station was a minority right. Police were most unhelpful (we have no idea when you cross the road). Stewards were facetious (“How long is a piece of string?”, said one). I was livid.

The Olympic Meltdown says: "Get a grip Stewart. It doesn't matter how long a piece of string is when you're at THE END OF YOUR TETHER. Our hearts go out to you Mr Cousins at this time of inconvenience."


Have you been through hell and back via Liverpool st? Did you arrive at a big meeting slightly late? Send us your story. olympicmeltdown@gmail.com