In reply to Dark-Cloud:
Although I feel that British Cycling has made a poor decision in taking sponsorship from Shell, I am increasingly taking the view that I just don't care.
The scientific evidence is clear that our overuse of carbon has and will continue to cause catastrophic damage.
It is somewhat annoying that my summer Alpine and Scottish winter climbing is less likely to happen, but at least I have managed some good trips in the past.
Of course, it is mainly poor people who will suffer and fortunately I'm not poor (I'm rich in global terms).
I may suffer in 20 years time when the UK has long summers of 30+ degree temperatures, but I'll be in my 80s then and on my way out.
In the past I have campaigned for active travel as part of the effort to reduce our need for carbon fuels.
However, there just is not enough political leadership to make this happen, so I've given up.
Because I chose not to have children, I also won't be worrying about the future of young people.
Maybe the BMC could do a deal with BP to fund access negotiations.
Perhaps the Peak Park could get Amazon to sponsor the maintenance of Strange.
When British cyclists are getting gold medals , few people will be concerned about Shell's doggy dealings in Nigeria.
After all, it's the winning that is important?
Post edited at 08:15