Martin Porter KC

Barrister KC, who happens to cycle (quite a lot). Enjoys fighting for the cause of cycling and individual cyclists. Joint Head of Chambers at 2 Temple Gardens.

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

Dreadful @Ryanair service. Booked on 1235 Tirana to Stansted. Got thru gate then denied boarding with many others. Zero information and stuck til Thursday

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

@petitecyclist Belated happy birthday. Hope you have a good year ahead.

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

@woburnista @campbellclaret I remember Hautacam. I thought the previous year Foix - Loudenville was the toughest though.

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

@woburnista @campbellclaret Apart from 2009!

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

A dangerous junction nr Old St Station which my daughter (lives nearby) has reported several times to no avail. She often see near misses here.

[Chris Boardman CBE @Chris_Boardman]

An exciting announcement coming tomorrow 🎉

https://t.co/NyUmsikgj5

[CHAIRRDRF @CHAIRRDRF]

Pathetic.
* It's the POSSIBILITY of a life sentence, not in all cases.
* As the replies note, in almost all cases the other road user is a DRIVER or motorcyclist. How often do they get (a) charged
(b) anything more than a - generally short - ban if proved guilty?
* Cyclists
1./

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

A truly great Judge RIP

[The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom @UKSupremeCourt]

It is with sadness that we learnt today of the death of our colleague, Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony. Lord Clarke was a Justice of the UKSC from its opening in 2009 until 2017. He was an excellent colleague & the kindest of men. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

Well done

[Petite Cyclist @petitecyclist]

I surpassed 50,000 km on strava the other day. That's a lot of cycling 🤣

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

@petitecycliste Yes, on reflection I do. Apologies.

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

Quite

[Petite Cyclist @petitecyclist]

Yet again, I had to stop cycling due to a loose dog in the middle of the road. I told the owner she was selfish, she got mad. I don't know why it's so hard to ensure your dog isn't in the middle of the cycle path.

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

@CHAIRRDRF Common in rural Canada to have to outsprint dogs though not really possible if you are heading up hill. I was bitten on the ankle riding my brompton on a towpath once. Out of control dogs should be taken far more seriously than is the case.

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

IME out of control dogs in places, even roads, shared by cyclists is an increasing problem. A family member suffered significant injury in this way - just received 5 fig compensation from dog owner. That should be some kind of lesson. Yours a responsible dog lover and owner.

[Keith Fuller @kfullermusic]

FYI - this guy is a total asshole. Please let him know if you see him. He was walking 2 dogs on Kelvin path and one ran at my 9 year old on her bike and knocked her off. He didn't care then screamed fuck you at her when I asked if he could please control his dogs.

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

@CHAIRRDRF Think I remember: use your pump down its throat and better to lose your arm than your life. Have not yet had to put it into practice.

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

@petitecycliste Hope you are ok. How frustrating

[APPG for Cycling & Walking @APPGCW]

A court ruling has upheld the public’s right to submit dashcam and helmet-cam footage to police, after a retired solicitor attempted to sue a cyclist who filmed her using a mobile phone while driving.

https://t.co/w1oIviqLT8

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

@petitecycliste

[Martin Porter KC @MartinPorter6]

@WindsorGtPark This is a road - see r 56 Highway Code - "Keep [dog] on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or path shared with cyclists." Increasing problem with dogs not being brought under control in Great Park even when cyclists obviously approaching.