Belgarath

First: N+1 Second: Absolutely depends on the route. If you stay in the city, only flat tarmac, I would go rigid mtb with road tyres. Lighter bike, but can take a bit of curb-hopping. If there are a few hills around, I'll go geared, but still rigid.

Apparently this is a THING... From https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/162184-reckless-squirrels/?hl=squirrel

Not quite, should have put more in it. This is passing any vehicle travelling in the same direction as you, not just vehicles turning right. 6.45 OVERTAKING / PASSING The driver/rider of a vehicle intending to pass any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction on a public road shall pass to the right thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive on the left side of the roadway until safely clear of the vehicle so passed. Exceeding the speed limit when overtaking/passing is not permissible. Passing on the left of such vehicle shall be permissible if the person driving the passing vehicle can do so with safety to himself or herself and other traffic, and— a. the vehicle being passed is turning to its right or the driver/rider thereof has signalled his or her intention of turning to his or her right; b. such road is a public road in an urban area and— i. is restricted to vehicles moving in one direction; and ii. the roadway is of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles; c. such road is a public road in an urban area and the roadway is of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles moving in each direction; d. the roadway of such road is restricted to vehicles moving in one direction and is divided into traffic lanes by appropriate road traffic signs; or e. he or she is driving in compliance with the directions of a traffic officer.

eNatis' Rules of the Road 6.45 Passing on the left of such vehicle shall be permissible if the person driving the passing vehicle can do so with safety to himself or herself and other traffic, and— ".." ii. the roadway is of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles; Surely there is no other place for cyclists if there are no cycle lane? If it gets narrow I hop onto the pavement, but otherwise I'm on the road.

What is it to him? Where must you ride then? He just got a fright because he was not paying attention.

Huh? Were you sharing the lane?

" And I immediately wonder what bike he has, and then ogling, en then envying 'cause I didn't cycle this morning, and his bike is better than mine, and.... " I usually do this when I'm driving, not riding

Imploder, on 29 May 2017 - 1:47 PM, said: People are ignorant in general about two-wheeled commuters. I have a big-assed motorbike, making enough light to host a day-night cricket match, and making enough noise to make a hot-rod sound like a Rolls, but they still do this. But the light in front does make these kind of occurrences less. You are noticed. When driving, and I see a proper light on a bike, I kinda think this oke is probably pedaling harder than a township commuter. And I immediately wonder what bike he has, and then ogling, en then envying 'cause I didn't cycle this morning, and his bike is better than mine, and.... There are a few roads that are worse regarding this, like Botha avenue, where I finally have the wide shoulder after the city mess, and get a head of steam going.

Keep the road bike - come race time you will be sad. N+1... Even if that means an old clunker.

Before someone mentions it, yeah, I know, Rule #5. But... On my 60km commute, a single speed will only be in the right gear maybe 10% of the time. I bought an old bike for the commute, so I'm not wearing out my race bike.

Eish, luckily she didn't get hurt?? Don't really know which bus company's drivers I like less - Star Line or Putco.

Some new lessons learnt: I need a new bib. My ass is killing me.People joining the main road from the side street at the yield sign sees a gap between cars... not me on my bike with two flashing white lights at the front, a real bright red led at the back, headlamp and high visibility not-getting-laid-tonight jacket. When pointed out the fact that I almost became a grease smear on his door, his reply was "Sorry, didn't see you there" I need a new bib. My toes are going numb.Fountains Wind Tunnel Valley is a biatch in August. It blows North in the morning, South in the afternoon. Guess which way I'm traveling... I. Need. A. New. Bloody. Bib.

I have slicks on my rigid 26". The ride is very hard on the sidewalk/gauteng rocky dirt. I've been wondering whether I shouldn't go with a crossmark up front (have a spare) for more grip and less of a hard ride.

How do you know if someone is riding his bike to work? He tells you...

Nah, if he is that adventurous, think a Strider will be good. He'll fall a few times, but that is how they learn. Got my son a pedal bike for his 4th birthday, and he ditched the training wheels within the week. You'll be amazed how fast they learn.