London's Most Controversial Cyclist
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- Michael van Erp, known as Cycling Mikey, is a road safety activist who reports drivers for violations, leading to fines and penalties.
- Erp has reported over 2,400 drivers since 2019, resulting in 2,721 penalty points and £168,568 in fines.
- His motivation stems from his father's death in a drunk driving accident in Zimbabwe.
- Erp uses head-mounted cameras to capture violations and uploads footage to YouTube, where he has 120,000 subscribers.
- He has faced public backlash and violence, including being hit by a car and assaulted by a driver.
- Nick Freeman, known as Mr. Loophole, is a defense lawyer who has successfully defended drivers Erp reported, including Frank Lampard.
- Erp's work has garnered both support and criticism, with some viewing him as a vigilante and others as a road safety hero.
- Despite the risks, Erp remains committed to his cause, emphasizing the importance of accountability and learning from mistakes.