LABC member cries foul

-- "Ooorh. Get a load of them apples, fellas."

LABC member Peter Hall has poured cold water on McGechie's claims of summiting LABC's international debut, this afternoon issuing a press release highlighting the George Mallory type cycling accomplishments of a LABC imposter in Europe.

Hall's full statement follows:

"The Lunn Avenue kit has been debuted in Europe. Furthermore, the reliable sources allege that there may be other riders sporting the Lunn Avenue Bicycle Club kit in Melbourne - such kit having been obtained under false pretenses.

"The Lunn Avenue kit was recently spotted on the slopes of the legendary Le Tour climbs of Alpe d’Huez and Galabier. Informants claim to have time and date stamped photographic evidence to this effect. No record exists of whether or not the climbs were completed successfully, in good time and or in good form. McGechie's claim is outrageous.

"Anyone can make a mistake as to the international debut of the uniform given the loose rules laid down for its use. The more serious allegation however is that of the possible wearing of the kit in Melbourne by a rider who obtained the kit under false pretenses. Apparently this part time rider appeared at a coffee gathering and in the haze of good feeling following a ride and caffeine induced high, kit was promised in return for a more active involvement with the club. The kit was provided. The rider has been noticed by his absence.

"The said rider should either get fit enough and put up, or return the kit. If he wore it in Melbourne it would be misleading and could lead to reputation damage of other members of the Lunn Avenue Cycle club. Carry in your mind’s eye the sight of a portly gentleman of little cycling prowess, dressed in club kit, hanging his stomach over the handlebars of his bicycle in Melbourne. We will be the laughing stock of the world.

"These are serious allegations, I would recommend McGechie withdraw the press release, or issue a public correction, pending resolution as to whether or not the issues and allegations can be substantiated and appropriate courses of action agreed."

ENDS