this has got to be the funniest sight i have seen in a long time. i will definitely go and see the fence.

how about a wind chime to lift their spirits?

Lots and lots of bicycle parts - not whole bicycles, see. Just a modern art collection of decorative objects, just that they all come from bicycles. You could make it really pretty. See how many bits you could attach.

On the other hand, if it were MY fence, now... Why don't you approach the council or your employer? Both should be willing and eager to encourage your greenness. There is a cycle institution (I met the main man at a party recently) dedicated to encouraging cycling in London (and nationwide) looking for ideas, etc. I told him; more lessons for adults, because I never learned to ride as a kid (too expensive to buy a bike, too unsafe on the roads in London). I'll try to locate his email for you and pass it on.

Why not have David Blaine (or whatever the
name of that guy was who spent a month in a
box near Tower Bridge) do a short celebrity
stint, say 24 hours, in a box which is locked to
the fence, on a bike! You might get a bit of
media coverage out of the deal to support the
cycling cause.

I applaud your stance against the ravages of bureaucracy. If I were down there I would be seeking advice as to what consitutes a 'bicycle' - assuming this to be a 2 wheeled vehicle, I would then assemble an army of eco warriors (well at least a couple of mates) and then go and trawl the local roadsides, estates, rivers and canals for dumped bikes (NB not stolen) - remove at least one wheel, and then chain on as many as can be collected at one time with carefuly interlinked chains and locks. That should keep them busy for a while.

well being a chiropodist i would like to stick a foothealth antifungal/atheletes foot poster for all the pasers by, so they can get something educational from the fence! :o) A2 size and laminated with hole to "gently" padlockit to the fence, qulified podiatrist/chiropodist also willing to be chained so she can empart fee foot care advice to all fence devoties!!!!

i also have a plastic skeleton of a foot that would hag nicely tooo!!!

i feel sorry for the fence ......it needs cheered up ...an anniversary, birthday or valentines' day? Festooned with balloons, cards and banners.

what about a
blow up doll
bed
chair or sofa
tv
phone
desk
carpet
..ok getting carried way now lol

How about a chair of the diningroom variety which should, hopefully be relatively easy to chain to the fence.....this would enable people to sit comfortably whilst they wait for the man with the angle grinder to turn up......

since your quandry with the bike laws, i thought you might be interested in this recent news article...

Man Charged With Riding His Bike Drunk

LONDONDERRY, N.H. (Jan. 13) - A man charged with riding his mountain bike drunk will get his day in court.

Timothy Bradley, 44, of Londonderry was charged with driving under the influence last July. His driver's license had been suspended after a drunken driving conviction in Massachusetts the year before.

His lawyer says the charge should be dismissed, because the state's drunken driving laws apply only to people operating motor vehicles. He says Bradley was doing the right thing by riding his bicycle instead of getting behind the wheel.

But another recent state law says the rules of the road apply to bicyclists. And prosecutors say if someone on a bicycle crosses the double yellow line, it's dangerous.

Legal experts say it's hard to predict which side will win, because the laws conflict.

01/13/04 18:18 EST
(from aol news.)

what should you put on the fence? how about a half-pence, receipts for rents, something with dents, or anything else that rhymes, all in one day?

a dead hamster in a cage