Captain Slow

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Six13 and others. I received the call about the lady having an asthma attack. I was with the Elite riders and as I was closest (reports was that she was 7km's from the Finish) left the bunch and rushed to the area. On route, another Medic/Marshal also joined the search. We could not find the lady and only assumed she managed to continue and complete the race, and thankful it was not serious. Will relay the concern about the operator not knowing about the race with my Managers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends. RIP

there are normally two groups, although they split again into fast & slower riders. The group that does the Lido loop only and a group that goes out farther for approx 80-100kms.

forgot to mention.....ER24 also supplies an Ambulance that follows the groups as well...... the more organisations and initiatives looking after the cyclists, the BETTER!!

This is incorrect. The Paramedics in the Lexus are no longer supplied by Helivac but are now supplied by ER24.

I honestly don't think you can compare Shitmano with SRAM! SRAM is in a league of it's own and the video above just proves it!

I fail to understand why the lack of policing is always mentioned. WE ARE ADULTS AND SHOULD BEHAVE ACCORDINGLY AND STOP BLAMING THE GOVERNMENT. The country has not changed because of the new Black Government. It has changed because so-called educated people just don't give a damn anymore!! Why must police authorities baby sit us? I will accept flaming!!

this topic should read, '' Is our safety a priority with Event Organisers?'' I am referring to road events that do not have full road closure!

Mechelle, if you travel these roads on a daily basis surely you would have seen the W309 cyclists warning signs that were erected in 2007.

If anyone knows who the cyclist was please let me know. It is very sad and I pray that the LORD keeps all the cyclists safe whilst out riding. e-mail me shaun@sign-up.co.za or call me 0eight3 two 32 six 344 THANKS & BE SAFE!

Sign-Up Cyclists Safety InitiativeER24 commits support to Cycling Safety in Jhb South. ER24 will provide a weekend Ambulance service to all the cyclists out Jhb South. This is in addition to the Paramedic provided by Helivac EMS and the Lexus Paramedic vehicle sponsored by Lexus The Glen. As there are short & long training routes out in the South it was important to have both these routes covered in case of an emergency. The cyclists safety are also ensured by the Helivac Motorcycle Marshals. These marshals keep the cyclists protected and assists with traffic flow.

So the the fact that I propose that a group takes up an entire lane is wrong yet you say it is OK not to Stop at Stop Street!! bmmmmm......

you see Eldron, your comment is "'I am going for a ride with my 10 mates"' makes motorists believe that we are only out there having fun whilst they are riding around working. It is not about cyclists having fun, these cyclists are fathers, mothers, children, grandfathers etc. it is about life and protecting it!! When I started Sign-Up I targeted motorists to get them to change their attitudes towards cyclists (your comment trying to make cycling safer for cyclists). Now four years down the line, I have to target the cyclists. The guys that don't stop at robots and and stop signs. That drive more than two abreast and swear at motorists but UNTIL the cyclists change their attitudes, they wont win an argument against the motorists. My idea above is about preserving life and it is my opinion! I will continue to try and save lives. What have you done about cyclists safety?

Well said BigGuy!

Because we are entitled to use the road. If these cyclists were riding all in single file and Mr motorist came across them and decided to pass and suddenly a car or truck was approaching from the opposite side, will he back off and slow down and try to avoid a head-on collision? No he will veer into the cyclists. That is why I believe when you in a bunch of this size it is far safer to use the entire lane. We all should just become more tolerant. How much time would mr motorist have lost if he just waited and only passed when it was safe to do so? That is why I use the Truck tractor scenario. We all need to be more patient and tolerant.

I don't condone what these guys are doing and it is wrong, BUT would you have taken a picture if you came across a slow moving truck/tractor or Horse & Cart? No! So treat it as that, a slow moving vehicle, just like you would do if you came across the above mentioned vehicles. Remember SHARE THE ROAD!

SAD, SAD news ! My condolences to His Family & Friends ! RIP Brett

plofstof, that is Rika Joubert Linc's new sidekick photographer and not Michelle

Graham Diesel passed away this morning! May his Soul RIP!

you obviously don't know Tumbleweed artist formally known as holyroller!

the funds were paid to the Gauteng Prov Roads Dept (in fact a total of 20 signs were paid for) and they are due to be erected around the Cradle some time soon. On average it has taken between 18 months to have signs erected. Have been following up regularly but was told to be patient. They did say that they were to first repair the shoulder on that route but I see it has been done. Thanks once again for your valued contribution.

agree 100%

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this really grates me! I stood next to a woman a while back at a traffic light and her daughter was almost standing on the dash and both did not have belts on. When I asked if she really Loved her daughter and when I told her why I am asking the question....well let me tell you, I have never heard such great French words in all my life!