“A bicycle is the young Sloane girl’s method of transport in
London, for four reasons:
- · It is archaic.
- · It has a basket.
- · It is a horse you don’t have to feed or groom.
- · It is dangerous
Bicycling in towns is one of those slightly mad, rather jaunty
things Sloanes do. It’s a point of conversation at parties – comparing routes
and horror stories with other cyclists or explaining to non-cyclists why you
aren’t scared. The reason why you aren't is similar to why Sloanes shouldn’t be
scared out hunting. It’s outdoors; you love the feel of wind in your face, the
element of risk and the superiority.”
Ann Barr & Peter York, The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook (1982), p.121.
