Ed Vaizey said on Today this morning that cycling is a "right wing" and "Conservative" activity, quoting John Major's "old maids cycling to communion" statement as evidence:
...actually it's both a Conservative and a right-wing pastime, if I can draw that distinction.
Remember John Major's famous speech about 'old maids cycling to church'? And I think that brings up the point about the heritage of cycling - it's very much woven into the British character. It's a Conservative issue in terms of nostalgia, but it's also a right-wing issue because its about the freedom of the individual. It's about taking ones own action against an over-bearing stage.
Coming soon:
-Walking and chewing gum at the same time is a right wing activity - after all, Boris Johnson can just about manage it
-Breathing is a right wing activity - after all, Margaret Thatcher does it.
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