[Travel] First they took our Thermos, then our bottle tops, now its cycle helmets

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n1 gull

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Jul 25, 2003
4,639
Hurstpierpoint
I locked my cycle helmet to my bike in a locked bag. I was told when I returned to my bike I wasn't allowed to leave a bag on it as it was a security risk.
It makes zero sense. Are they going to check the boots of cars next for car bombs? The club is so bloody over officious it's ridiculous.
 






ShanklySeagull

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May 30, 2011
396
Littlehampton
I lock my on the bike, i agree it's a bit improbable that a cyclist would want to throw their crash hat at someone but what about those pesky "intent on causing trouble at any costs" that most clubs have a few of ?
I've been told to not wear my hi viz cycling jacket in the ground as it could confuse people into thinking i'm a steward and i'm waiting for the day i get told to collect my shoes after the match as they have cleats on the bottom of them.

I've also been challenged for wearing a high viz jacket into the ground. It was the only jacket I had in the boot that night and it was the middle of winter so I chucked it on. The steward wasn't going to allow me to wear it in the ground but after some discussion I was allowed in. I think a number of these precautions are getting OTT now.
 


Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
73,888
West west west Sussex
Do people really steal cycle helmets?

I'm sure plenty have been nicked in the past, outside cafes etc.

Although I'd question why anyone would wear a £300 helmet for what is a commute ride.
In much the same way I'd question why anyone would nick a £30 helmet from outside a football stadium.
 


Tom Hark Preston Park

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Jul 6, 2003
72,158
They attempted to stop me coming in with my set of jump leads at the last game. Finally relented and said I could come in as long as I didn't try and start anything
 




Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
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I tried to sneak Mitrovic into the ground.

Fortunately, as the club don't know what a striker looks like, I got away with it.
 








Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
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West west west Sussex
It'll be a ban on cash next - oh hang on....

That only makes sense if the club also bans drongos that queue for 10 minutes.
Get to the front.
Then ask Bertram and Tabitha what they would like.
Read through the menu twice.
Ask if the beefburger is vegan.
Check every other pocket for their wallet.
Bemoan only having euros.
Pay with a card.
Wait for the receipt.
Hand the food to Bert and Tab, who then promptly drop it.
 


Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
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The Fatherland
They attempted to stop me coming in with my set of jump leads at the last game. Finally relented and said I could come in as long as I didn't try and start anything

What bright spark banned jump leads? Tony Bl-ohm?
 


pb21

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Apr 23, 2010
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They attempted to stop me coming in with my set of jump leads at the last game. Finally relented and said I could come in as long as I didn't try and start anything

They must've come to the conclusion that you weren't too amped up.
 






bhafc99

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Oct 14, 2003
7,422
Dubai
In the end they agreed I wasn't at volt

This may change though. It’s just current policy, apparently.


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Ninja Elephant

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Feb 16, 2009
18,855
It's funny what's banned now. A few years ago I had played darts with a few work colleagues on a friday lunch break and forgotten to leave them at work afterwards. I got to the Amex with 4 sets of darts and when the steward searching my bag asked what was in the boxes I said they were darts, he laughed and said to carry on.

It was fine though, I'd left my helmet locked to my bike. :thumbsup:
 


Bry Nylon

Test your smoke alarm
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Jul 21, 2003
20,489
Playing snooker
They attempted to stop me coming in with my set of jump leads at the last game. Finally relented and said I could come in as long as I didn't try and start anything

I had a tin of Alphabetti Spaghetti confiscated. The steward said in the wrong hands it could spell disaster.
 


studio150

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Jul 30, 2011
30,178
On the Border
It's funny what's banned now. A few years ago I had played darts with a few work colleagues on a friday lunch break and forgotten to leave them at work afterwards. I got to the Amex with 4 sets of darts and when the steward searching my bag asked what was in the boxes I said they were darts, he laughed and said to carry on.

It was fine though, I'd left my helmet locked to my bike. :thumbsup:


Clearly the stewards have short memories, this from the late 70s

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So if you are allowed to take darts into the ground, maybe free cycle helmets (in club colours) should be available as a safety option for fans.
 






grubbyhands

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Dec 8, 2011
2,292
Godalming
Well, they can go ckuf themselves if they think I'm leaving £400's worth of motorcycle helmet in a cupboard that anyone can access whilst the game is going on.
 


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