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Nords

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  1. As we all know, this ins't a new occurrence and I really don't expect anything to change. But for years I've taken abuse from the group if I stop and ask for a bit more space to squeeze through and so I thought there was little downside in trying a different approach and seeing if anyone else maybe felt the same. I don't think there is a simple solution to finding the correct place to stop and I definitely think that stopping to wait for your bunch is what we all do - no matter how big or small the group. At no point did I mean to suggest that groups shouldn't be stopping. One thing I've found particularly interesting is that if people are suggesting the passers should ride single file on the other side of the yellow line, wouldn't that same "single file" rule not apply to those stopping on the side of the road in single file? I know it's not the most social solution, but it definitely feels the safest to me.
  2. I was riding this morning and noticed this group of riders had stopped at the top of Suikerbossie in a big bunch. The effect was that all the cyclists coming past were being pushed into traffic to pass them. This is essentially a blind rise and a couple of the bikes came very close to the passing cars. I’m not trying to single out Team Pure Savage (who are in this photo) as there are other groups I’ve seen doing the same. This is also a relatively small group as some of the groups stop in such large size that they cross the yellow line themselves - leaving even less space to pass. Please can we ask all groups to try be more aware of the potential risk you are placing other cyclists if you don't both pull to the side before stopping and then stopping in single file. Another potential solution is to just stop slightly further down the other side of the hill - so that that traffic has more time to see and react to those cyclists having to pull into the lane to pass the group. I’m sure no cyclist would intentionally want to put another cyclist at risk - so I thought it might just be a case of them not being aware of thIs impact on others.
  3. Hi, My yellow litespeed Antares was stolen in December 2013. Please let me know if anyone tries to sell you this bicycle! It has Neuvation wheels and Ultegra group set. Not many of these in SA, so it's almost certainly my bike if you see it around Cape Town. Thanks, Ian
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