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Title: Banned again
Post by: jonclox on April 22, 2017, 02:14:29 PM
 :veryangry: Ive been banned again this year.
I`ts the only race I like to take part in and it seems that every year they ban me.  :'
(they say that I dont qualify because my mobility scooter is battery powered that neither it or me qualifies  for the London Marathon
I think they are being unfair. I mean it only does 6/8mph so I wouldnt win
:help:
Title: Re: Banned again
Post by: Jerry Howlett on April 22, 2017, 04:27:22 PM
 :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
Title: Re: Banned again
Post by: Newportnobby on April 22, 2017, 04:53:00 PM
I reckon it's because the average speed of a jogger is about 5mph so you are likely to mow down slow runners, Jon. I know you like to decorate your scooter with stickers tallying the numbers you have hit but the organisers are onto you.
Title: Re: Banned again
Post by: daffy on April 22, 2017, 05:47:41 PM
I suspect the lawn mower blades you had fitted to make it a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is what ruled you out Jon. :hmmm:
Title: Re: Banned again
Post by: Papyrus on April 22, 2017, 06:20:53 PM
I agree, Jon, they are being jolly mean. Why don't you just join in anyway?

If (God forbid) I should ever need a mobility scooter I would want it painted in lined Brunswick Green with pistons and con-rods attached to the wheels. And an appropriate whistle...

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Banned again
Post by: jonclox on April 22, 2017, 06:43:01 PM
 :sorrysign: for the above.
I do wish everybody taking part in the great event a speedy and not to painful a days running/walking/staggering
Is anybody from the forum entered this year?
Title: Re: Banned again
Post by: NinOz on April 23, 2017, 03:46:46 AM
Quote from: jonclox on April 22, 2017, 02:14:29 PM
:veryangry: Ive been banned again this year.
I`ts the only race I like to take part in and it seems that every year they ban me.  :'
(they say that I dont qualify because my mobility scooter is battery powered that neither it or me qualifies  for the London Marathon
I think they are being unfair. I mean it only does 6/8mph so I wouldnt win
:help:
Sucks. :(
Does sound like a nice news article though.
"Handicapped person denied enjoyment by heartless red-taped officials."

CFJ
Title: Re: Banned again
Post by: Steamie+ on April 24, 2017, 06:55:11 AM
I think anyone should be allowed to enter the LM if they are raising funds for a charity it doesn't matter how you do it, but maybe Virgin Money i.e. Richard Branson doesn't want anyone taking the limelight off his company.

Do you remember the guy who walked in that diving suit who took for ever to do it, well some days, i can't remember how long, so what's really the difference how or who. My son-in-law is a runner and this year he has run the LM for me to raise funds for the BHF, for which i will be doing some thing myself this year on a few occasions to raise money for.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Banned again
Post by: njee20 on April 24, 2017, 09:09:08 AM
Should let people drive it, if they're raising money for charity! May have to wait until most of the runners have cleared the course :laugh3: