A cyclist sporting self styled foam ‘ear pads’ in addition to a helmet. Drop handlebars (inverted) and an inadvertent flag, in the form of a jade cloth flying behind the saddle, complete this antidote to the rush hour clone ethic of hi-vis, lycra, energy drinks/gels and iPhone holders. Further east, and heading south, another DIY rider boasts an ‘L’ plate and a buckled back wheel. The rare combination of road humour and an inferior machine.