Two ​men convicted of stealing bikes in Bristol – including a £17,000 theft from a shop in the city – have been jailed.

Michael Whatley and Steven Fry were convicted on charges including the theft of several high-value bikes from Friction Cycles in Bedminster, Bristol Crown Court heard.

Bristol Live reports that both Whatley, aged 30 and of no fixed address, and Fry, 31 and from Henbury, were convicted of two counts of burglary, reports the Bristol Post (link is external).

Both also admitted a separate charge of handling stolen goods.

In mitigation, Matthew Comer, defending Whatley, said: “All the offences took place in mid to late March 2021.

“Mr Whatley’s role was to carry out the footwork in respect of the burglaries.

“His role was to store the bikes.”

And Christopher Smyth, in defence of Fry, said: “He pleaded guilty at an early stage.

“He’s keen to clear the decks.”

Fry was sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment and Whatley to 66 months, which will give them ample time to reflect.

Judge William Hart told Whatley and Fry: “These offences have all the hallmarks of targeted, professional, dwelling and commercial burglaries.

“Bicycles are extremely valuable pieces of equipment.

“Quite often they are more valuable than the motor cars the owners possess,” the judge added.

https://road.cc/content/news/bikes-often-more-valuable-cars-says-judge-289743

On Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 12:17:02 UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> Two ​men convicted of stealing bikes in Bristol – including a £17,000 theft from a shop in the city – have been jailed.
>
> Michael Whatley and Steven Fry were convicted on charges including the theft of several high-value bikes from Friction Cycles in Bedminster, Bristol Crown Court heard.
>
> Bristol Live reports that both Whatley, aged 30 and of no fixed address, and Fry, 31 and from Henbury, were convicted of two counts of burglary, reports the Bristol Post (link is external).
>
> Both also admitted a separate charge of handling stolen goods.
>
> In mitigation, Matthew Comer, defending Whatley, said: “All the offences took place in mid to late March 2021.
>
> “Mr Whatley’s role was to carry out the footwork in respect of the burglaries.
>
> “His role was to store the bikes.”
>
> And Christopher Smyth, in defence of Fry, said: “He pleaded guilty at an early stage.
>
> “He’s keen to clear the decks.”
>
> Fry was sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment and Whatley to 66 months, which will give them ample time to reflect.
>
> Judge William Hart told Whatley and Fry: “These offences have all the hallmarks of targeted, professional, dwelling and commercial burglaries.
>
> “Bicycles are extremely valuable pieces of equipment.
>
> “Quite often they are more valuable than the motor cars the owners possess,” the judge added.
>
> https://road.cc/content/news/bikes-often-more-valuable-cars-says-judge-289743

Current car is a Dodge Viper with a 8.4 litre V10 engine. Fuck the environment.

On 23/01/2022 12:17 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

> Two ​men convicted of stealing fairy-bikes in Bristol – including a £17,000 theft from a shop in the city – have been jailed.
>
> Michael Whatley and Steven Fry were convicted on charges including the theft of several high-value fairy-bikes from Friction Fairy-Cycles in Bedminster, Bristol Crown Court heard.
>
> Bristol Live reports that both Whatley, aged 30 and of no fixed address, and Fry, 31 and from Henbury, were convicted of two counts of burglary, reports the Bristol Post (link is external).
>
> Both also admitted a separate charge of handling stolen goods.
>
> In mitigation, Matthew Comer, defending Whatley, said: “All the offences took place in mid to late March 2021.
>
> “Mr Whatley’s role was to carry out the footwork in respect of the burglaries.
>
> “His role was to store the fairy-bikes.”
>
> And Christopher Smyth, in defence of Fry, said: “He pleaded guilty at an early stage.
>
> “He’s keen to clear the decks.”
>
> Fry was sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment and Whatley to 66 months, which will give them ample time to reflect.
>
> Judge William Hart told Whatley and Fry: “These offences have all the hallmarks of targeted, professional, dwelling and commercial burglaries.
>
> “Fairy-Bicycles are extremely valuable pieces of equipment.
>
> “Quite often they are more valuable than the motor cars the owners possess,” the judge added.
>
> https://road.cc/content/news/bikes-often-more-valuable-cars-says-judge-289743

Corrected it for you.

No charge (we all know how important that it is to fairy-cyclists).

On 23/01/2022 02:09 pm, Mike Collins wrote:

> On Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 12:17:02 UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

>> Two ​men convicted of stealing bikes in Bristol – including a £17,000 theft from a shop in the city – have been jailed.
>> Michael Whatley and Steven Fry were convicted on charges including the theft of several high-value bikes from Friction Cycles in Bedminster, Bristol Crown Court heard.
>> Bristol Live reports that both Whatley, aged 30 and of no fixed address, and Fry, 31 and from Henbury, were convicted of two counts of burglary, reports the Bristol Post (link is external).
>> Both also admitted a separate charge of handling stolen goods.
>> In mitigation, Matthew Comer, defending Whatley, said: “All the offences took place in mid to late March 2021.
>> “Mr Whatley’s role was to carry out the footwork in respect of the burglaries.
>> “His role was to store the bikes.”
>> And Christopher Smyth, in defence of Fry, said: “He pleaded guilty at an early stage.
>> “He’s keen to clear the decks.”
>> Fry was sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment and Whatley to 66 months, which will give them ample time to reflect.
>> Judge William Hart told Whatley and Fry: “These offences have all the hallmarks of targeted, professional, dwelling and commercial burglaries.
>> “Bicycles are extremely valuable pieces of equipment.
>> “Quite often they are more valuable than the motor cars the owners possess,” the judge added.

>> https://road.cc/content/news/bikes-often-more-valuable-cars-says-judge-289743

> Current car is a Dodge Viper with a 8.4 litre V10 engine. Fuck the environment.

For some time, even in the USA, vehicles such as those have been a bit
of a drug on the market, with buyers preferring 30mpg-type cars. Are
they picking up a bit in the current sellers' market?

On Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 14:49:24 UTC, JNugent wrote:
> On 23/01/2022 02:09 pm, Mike Collins wrote:
>
> > On Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 12:17:02 UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> >> Two ​men convicted of stealing bikes in Bristol – including a £17,000 theft from a shop in the city – have been jailed.
> >> Michael Whatley and Steven Fry were convicted on charges including the theft of several high-value bikes from Friction Cycles in Bedminster, Bristol Crown Court heard.
> >> Bristol Live reports that both Whatley, aged 30 and of no fixed address, and Fry, 31 and from Henbury, were convicted of two counts of burglary, reports the Bristol Post (link is external).
> >> Both also admitted a separate charge of handling stolen goods.
> >> In mitigation, Matthew Comer, defending Whatley, said: “All the offences took place in mid to late March 2021.
> >> “Mr Whatley’s role was to carry out the footwork in respect of the burglaries.
> >> “His role was to store the bikes.”
> >> And Christopher Smyth, in defence of Fry, said: “He pleaded guilty at an early stage.
> >> “He’s keen to clear the decks.”
> >> Fry was sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment and Whatley to 66 months, which will give them ample time to reflect.
> >> Judge William Hart told Whatley and Fry: “These offences have all the hallmarks of targeted, professional, dwelling and commercial burglaries.
> >> “Bicycles are extremely valuable pieces of equipment.
> >> “Quite often they are more valuable than the motor cars the owners possess,” the judge added.
>
> >> https://road.cc/content/news/bikes-often-more-valuable-cars-says-judge-289743
>
> > Current car is a Dodge Viper with a 8.4 litre V10 engine. Fuck the environment.
> For some time, even in the USA, vehicles such as those have been a bit
> of a drug on the market, with buyers preferring 30mpg-type cars. Are
> they picking up a bit in the current sellers' market?

Who cares, I can afford it. Thanks to Biden I can return to the UK at will.
I will be dead in 10 years and the universe will continue so why worry.

On 23/01/2022 03:03 pm, Mike Collins wrote:

> On Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 14:49:24 UTC, JNugent wrote:
>> On 23/01/2022 02:09 pm, Mike Collins wrote:
>>> On Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 12:17:02 UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>>> Two ​men convicted of stealing bikes in Bristol – including a £17,000 theft from a shop in the city – have been jailed.
>>>> Michael Whatley and Steven Fry were convicted on charges including the theft of several high-value bikes from Friction Cycles in Bedminster, Bristol Crown Court heard.
>>>> Bristol Live reports that both Whatley, aged 30 and of no fixed address, and Fry, 31 and from Henbury, were convicted of two counts of burglary, reports the Bristol Post (link is external).
>>>> Both also admitted a separate charge of handling stolen goods.
>>>> In mitigation, Matthew Comer, defending Whatley, said: “All the offences took place in mid to late March 2021.
>>>> “Mr Whatley’s role was to carry out the footwork in respect of the burglaries.
>>>> “His role was to store the bikes.”
>>>> And Christopher Smyth, in defence of Fry, said: “He pleaded guilty at an early stage.
>>>> “He’s keen to clear the decks.”
>>>> Fry was sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment and Whatley to 66 months, which will give them ample time to reflect.
>>>> Judge William Hart told Whatley and Fry: “These offences have all the hallmarks of targeted, professional, dwelling and commercial burglaries.
>>>> “Bicycles are extremely valuable pieces of equipment.
>>>> “Quite often they are more valuable than the motor cars the owners possess,” the judge added.
>
>>>> https://road.cc/content/news/bikes-often-more-valuable-cars-says-judge-289743
>
>>> Current car is a Dodge Viper with a 8.4 litre V10 engine. Fuck the environment.
>> For some time, even in the USA, vehicles such as those have been a bit
>> of a drug on the market, with buyers preferring 30mpg-type cars. Are
>> they picking up a bit in the current sellers' market?
>
> Who cares, I can afford it. Thanks to Biden I can return to the UK at will.
> I will be dead in 10 years and the universe will continue so why worry.

Fair enough.

On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:09:18 PM UTC, Mike Collins wrote:

> Current car is a Dodge Viper with a 8.4 litre V10 engine. Fuck the environment.

What mpg does it get? In UK gallons.

On Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 17:07:07 UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:09:18 PM UTC, Mike Collins wrote:
>
> > Current car is a Dodge Viper with a 8.4 litre V10 engine. Fuck the environment.
> What mpg does it get? In UK gallons.

Who cares.
When the gas gets below 1/2 I fill the tank.

On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 5:35:13 PM UTC, Mike Collins wrote:
> On Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 17:07:07 UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> > On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:09:18 PM UTC, Mike Collins wrote:
> >
> > > Current car is a Dodge Viper with a 8.4 litre V10 engine. Fuck the environment.
> > What mpg does it get? In UK gallons.
> Who cares.
> When the gas gets below 1/2 I fill the tank.

So do I - costs me £15 and it does 60 ukgal/mile.

On 24/01/22 03:47, JNugent wrote:
> On 23/01/2022 12:17 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Two ​men convicted of stealing fairy-bikes in Bristol – including a
>> £17,000 theft from a shop in the city – have been jailed.
>>
>> Michael Whatley and Steven Fry were convicted on charges including the
>> theft of several high-value fairy-bikes from Friction Fairy-Cycles in
>> Bedminster, Bristol Crown Court heard.
>>
>> Bristol Live reports that both Whatley, aged 30 and of no fixed
>> address, and Fry, 31 and from Henbury, were convicted of two counts of
>> burglary, reports the Bristol Post (link is external).
>>
>> Both also admitted a separate charge of handling stolen goods.
>>
>> In mitigation, Matthew Comer, defending Whatley, said: “All the
>> offences took place in mid to late March 2021.
>>
>> “Mr Whatley’s role was to carry out the footwork in respect of the
>> burglaries.
>>
>> “His role was to store the fairy-bikes.”
>>
>> And Christopher Smyth, in defence of Fry, said: “He pleaded guilty at
>> an early stage.
>>
>> “He’s keen to clear the decks.”
>>
>> Fry was sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment and Whatley to 66 months,
>> which will give them ample time to reflect.
>>
>> Judge William Hart told Whatley and Fry: “These offences have all the
>> hallmarks of targeted, professional, dwelling and commercial burglaries.
>>
>> “Fairy-Bicycles are extremely valuable pieces of equipment.
>>
>> “Quite often they are more valuable than the motor cars the owners
>> possess,” the judge added.
>>
>> https://road.cc/content/news/bikes-often-more-valuable-cars-says-judge-289743
>>
>
> Corrected it for you.
>
> No charge (we all know how important that it is to fairy-cyclists).

My wings enhance the cooling.

On 24/01/22 21:54, Peeler wrote:
> The probably do, you dumbest of all fairy-cyclists. <BG>

Although he looks like an eel, Peeler is in a completely different class.