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  1. Details are confirmed as Durban Surf Life Savers Club (opp Wimpy North Beach) at 12pm on Wed 24 February
  2. That said, be wary as directors know this is how the market reacts and (cough) can use this to manipulate the share price.
  3. Oh cool. Nice that he joined in. He's ridden one or two Critical Mass rides as well through and around Durban.
  4. Who was the dude in the green helmet, Eric Apelgren?
  5. I'm told the next meeting will take place at the Durban Surf Life Savers Club (opp Wimpy North Beach) at 12pm on Wed 24 February Not sure how 'open' it is but I'll be pitching up for sure.
  6. I've been playing as a 'day trader' using the Nedbank Online Trading site. If you have the time and the energy it's fun. I dont use large amounts but kinda set myself goals like 'try and turn R5000 into R6000 within 2 weeks'
  7. Thanks Daryl, have created a thread for that here: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/157654-durban-cycle-safe-forum-launched/
  8. Definitely a step in the right direction after seeing similar forums happen years ago in other cities (Cape Town, cough!). However, it would be a good idea to extend it to include commuters and 'recreational bicyclists'. I'm a bit wary of it being driven solely by cycling clubs and competitive cyclists who have somewhat different safety needs and riding habits to a commuting (read, no spandex) bicyclist.
  9. "This after the death of two cyclists, 46-year-old Richard da Silva and 36-year-old Jaryd Dwyer who were hit by an alleged drunk-driver on Sunday morning. The interim forum launched yesterday, hopes to address and resolve challenges facing cyclists in and around Durban. Authorities have appealed to recreational cyclists to abide by road rules and municipal by-laws and for drivers to be responsible on the roads. Durban Metro Police's Sibonelo Mchunu says the general rule is that cyclists are treated as people who are walking on foot. "Bicycles and some motorcycles are types of those vehicles which are treated as vehicles that are not allowed in freeway. Cyclists and their organisations and everybody who cycles will know where to cycle and where not to cycle," he said." AND The EThekwini Cycle Safe Forum was launched today, Wednesday, 10 February 2016, at Blue Lagoon where concerned stakeholders came together to develop a safety plan for cyclists. This follows the uproar by the community after a 32-year-old Phoenix man, Omesh Ramanrain appeared briefly before a Durban magistrate on Monday in connection with the deaths of two cyclists on the M4 Ruth First Highway at 5.10am on Sunday. Ramnarain faces allegations of culpable homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless and negligent driving. Ramnarain’s VW Golf GTi slammed into Richard da Silva, 46, of Glen Anil, and Jaryd Dwyer, 36, of Glenwood, from behind. They were declared dead at the scene. The alleged driver was arrested, but two of his three passengers were said to have fled the scene of the crash. The interim Cycle Safe Forum forum was jointly established by eThekwini Municipality and a number of Durban cycling clubs concerned about the safety of cyclists in the City. The forum hopes to address the current challenges facing cyclists in and around Durban and find solutions to effectively deal with these issues. Some of the challenges raised by cyclists included the lack of awareness of motorists to be aware of cyclists on the road and to keep a safe distance and drunk drivers who endangered the lives of all road users including cyclists. Head of International and Governance Relations for eThekwini Eric Apelgren said the forum will be made up of relevant stakeholders including organised cycle clubs from Durban and government stakeholders including the Department of Transport and the Road Traffic Inspectorate, to help make decisions and carry them forward. The eThekwini Cycle Safe Forum also appealed to recreational cyclists to abide by the rules of the road and Municipal bylaws to ensure that safety is achieved for all. sources: https://www.ecr.co.za/news-sport/news/ethekwini-cycle-safe-forum-looks-safety-plans-cyclists/http://ilovedurban.co.za/cycle-forum-launched/
  10. Good idea. I think someone in Durban has contacted him, will update this thread when I hear back. All directional signage blue - freeway. All directional signage green - other.
  11. Seconding that last post then to round this topic up. From all of this conversation it would appear that the rule is quite simple: Blue signs of any kind indicate highway. No bicycles, no 50cc motorbikesGreen signs. Bicycles and 50cc motorbikes allowed. Example below. You are legally allowed to ride a bicycle on this road.
  12. Again, just stressing the legal part of this. But if this weekends tragedy were reversed and cyclists DIDN'T lose their lives, but instead a young mother and her daughter rolled their car because they changed lanes to avoid a bunch of cyclists on this stretch of M4... guess who would be charged with culpable homicide, most likely the ones that broke the law. SO. Always good to know which side of the law you're on when you're riding because not only can it affect situations like above, but your medical aid, your life insurance policy, etc. That's the intended purpose of this thread, to establish the legality of riding on this stretch of the M4. I don't think the lack of signs make or break it being a highway or not. But it would be great if there were signs!!! The unconscious rule I've always applied is that if a 50cc motorbike isn't allowed on the road then my bicycle is not allowed on the road. Simple. Where most of the problems come from (as we're starting to see with SA Champs this weekend) is riders using the roads to TRAIN on as opposed to commute on. I've often commuted the beach road from Blue Lagoon to Umhlanga along Hyper, Fairway, St Lucia and Virginia.. It is a STUNNING ROUTE. One of my favourite rides to do. But if I were 'training' I can see how riding this route can be annoying and I'd want to ride on a lekker smooth surface cos that's what I'll be using when I'm trying to come in the top 1000 in this years Amashova. And this is where some of the problems with cycling as we know it today comes from. The roads are now a SPORTS ground. When that happens things get a little hairy (see jogging, skateboarding, bmxing on roads)
  13. Event Name: Critical Mass Durban When: 26 February 2016 Where: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Kwazulu-Natal Category: Road Unofficial, unsupported group ride through Durban at a relaxed pace of 10km/h for a distance of around 20kms. - 6.05pm riding time - get there at 5.45pm - if you know someone that likes riding spread the word and invite your friends to this event too - There is parking around Moses Mabhida in 3 convenient places: the open air car park, the underground car park opposite Virgin Active, the Kings Park swimming pool. You can also park anywhere along the promenade really and just ride to the start or wait for us to come past. - See comments for details about the music! Want to be notified of all future rides and be part of the bicycle commuting community of Durban? Join the group here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/cmassdbn *********************************************** PLEASE READ ALL OF THE BELOW IF YOU ARE NEW TO CRITICAL MASS. *********************************************** THIS IS A VERY (EXTREMELY) SLOW AND CASUAL RIDE. We try our best to ride no faster than the slowest rider, to make this open to those of any ability. Normally this is around 10km/h. If you want to ride fast, you can help marshal. Anyone interested in helping marshal should make sure to meet next to the scuplture outside Nino's at the stadium at 545pm. The more help we can get the better. _____________________________________________ Critical Mass is a bicycle ride that takes place on the last Friday of every month in over 300 cities worldwide. Part protest and part celebration, but mainly a great way to highlight the awesomeness of getting around on 2 wheels, create awareness of bikes as an alternative and sustainable form of transport, build community and celebrate our love of bikes. This is a ride geared (excuse the pun) toward upping the awareness of bicycles as a viable commuting/transport method, it is open to ALL bicycle types and riders! _____________________________________________ Everyone participating should save an emergency number on their cellphone under ICE (In Case of Emergency) Here is the Critical Mass Ethos: - Critical Mass is NOT a race. - The CM movement aims to raise awareness about the viability of bicycles as a form of transport; the cyclist's right to share public space safely and the need for cycling infrastructure. Critical Mass Durban aims to bring more people back into the city. CM is about having fun, in a group, on wheels. - CM makes an impact because it is a group. The group moves slowly and must not be separated. When the mass moves through a traffic light, the mass must stay together, even when the light changes, or it is dangerous. If cars get caught in the mass, allow them space to exit to the right. ** Always try to keep a lane open to the right of the mass for cars to pass safely by - For CM to be safe and fun, we need to abide by some consensual rules: 1. Be safe Be aware of those around you and maintain the cohesion of the group. Nobody gets left behind. 2. Be responsible Make sure your bicycle works and that you have spares. Stick with the group and be aware of where the front and rear volunteer marshals are. Help each other - assist your fellow riders who need support 3. Be cool Have fun. Connect with the people around you. EVERYBODY is welcome to join the Mass. Answers to FAQs: - The route changes, but is around 20kms and easy. - The ride is free - All you need is you and your bicycle - please make sure your bicycle works and that you have basic spares - This ride is unofficial. - We may have volunteer support vehicles and marshals. Or we may not - Lights are highly recommended, as are helmets, according to national road laws.. the onus is on the individual concerned in all instances. Unless your mother is riding noone has the right to say anything about your choice in any of these matters. - If you have any other questions, inbox the hosts, or ask on the page and be inundated with ridiculous and humiliating comments by our esteemed members. - And if you are going to be an asshole to people in the city, motorists, or to people on the ride, don't come. LINKS: Here's a video called 'We are Traffic' about the Critical Mass idea: http://youtu.be/m4Gcd2NIzfU Go to Event Page
  14. True, but being a dedicated lane obviously means bicycles only are allowed there during designated times. I'm guessing hardened riders of this stretch of M4 would love to see a similar lane laid down there. (eg Bicycles only between 4 and 6am)
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