Hi All
I rarely have any comments on what cyclists do or do not do. Where we cycle or what others do. We are all responsible for ourselves and our own safety as best as possible.
Today, even if this has been going on for ages, I would like to remind cyclists out there to be safe and to follow the rules of the road. Far too often I see posts and comments about road safety but when we skirt the rules no word is uttered and no brow raised.
Firstly, last I checked, it is Illegal/Unlawful to cycle on National Roads, yet, I came more than one groups of cyclists do this.
Secondly, riding 3/4 abreast, with one rider on the vehicle side of the yellow line, is dangerous and irresponsible.
When this happens, we invite not only criticism and disdain but risk our own lives and the respect of motorists and fellow road users.
Please, let's be better, let's set the example and think about the consequences. We cannot ask for justice when there are incidents if we are not following the rules.
https://bicyclesouth.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SOUTH-AFRICAN-RULES-OF-THE-ROAD.pdf
https://www.arrivealive.mobi/cycling-rules-of-the-road-and-road-safety
@Pedal Power Association
