cat-i Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Got taken out this morning ... by a BICYCLE. Dude came speeding down the hill, didn't leave enough space for himself between the cars and me when he passed me - and then took both of us out. Very lucky that the cars reacted so quickly to miss us both. Also very lucky that this was only the third incident in 16 years of commuting - it could have been a car (or a buffalo), and something broken instead of just 3 stitches. Worst part is that I'll have to deal with Sandton traffic by car for a week or so Edited May 7, 2015 by cat-i
johanpre44 Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Got taken out this morning ... by a BICYCLE. Dude came speeding down the hill, didn't leave enough space for himself between the cars and me when he passed me - and then took both of us out. Very lucky that the cars reacted so quickly to miss us both. Also very lucky that this was only the third incident in 16 years of commuting - it could have been a car (or a buffalo), and something broken instead of just 3 stitches. Worst part is that I'll have to deal with Sandton traffic by car for a week or so Did the other cyclist come from behind? Nasty crash that you had to get stitches. Heal up soon!
Warren_G Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Got taken out this morning ... by a BICYCLE. Dude came speeding down the hill, didn't leave enough space for himself between the cars and me when he passed me - and then took both of us out. Very lucky that the cars reacted so quickly to miss us both. Also very lucky that this was only the third incident in 16 years of commuting - it could have been a car (or a buffalo), and something broken instead of just 3 stitches. Worst part is that I'll have to deal with Sandton traffic by car for a week or so Eish glad you're OK man! cat-i 1
Warren_G Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 So close! What an idiot!https://www.facebook.com/carthrottle/videos/vb.113741208636938/846763895334662/?type=2&theater
cat-i Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Did the other cyclist come from behind? Nasty crash that you had to get stitches. Heal up soon! From behind, yes. It's at the bottom of a short downhill. There's a road joining from the left where cars sometimes turn in there without looking out for bicycles. I usually go down there slow to be able to stop if a left-turning car cuts me off. He was coming from behind at a great speed - with not enough space to pass between me and the cars. So the danger could come from other bicycles too - who are equally vulnerable - and therefore I expected them to be equally awake. Apparently not It's just an elbow. Doc said it should be ok to start riding by Tuesday if there's no infection before then. And very lucky this didn't happen a day or 2 before joBerg2C - I would have been seriously grumpy! Hairy 1
VolkAdik Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 This weather doesnt do good for wanting to commute to work at 7am and home at 6pm
Warren_G Posted May 26, 2015 Posted May 26, 2015 LEGS!http://41.media.tumblr.com/bcc791a637f4f30935939f6a8117b701/tumblr_nowbkpqQ2U1tlr0b3o1_500.jpg Bernard Horn, mitsu and J∆kk∆ls 3
Sportsworld.co.za Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 What I've learnt from commuting is to have a die-hard commuter pack, something that can expand for extra gear, has enough pockets for all your wallets / access cards / locks, and sufficient hydration. The Camelbak Blowfish is perfect. http://www.sportsworld.co.za/img/p/1175-2912-thickbox.jpg Available here. www.SPORTSWORLD.co.za
Cois Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Have a serious problem with the black commuters who do not stop at red traffic lights. I stop at them, but either they are to good or to stupid. And had a person that almost took me out last night. Just decided to close the gap leading to the sidewalk ramp. Very apologetic after he hit me. But just glad I saw the idiot starting to move into the path I was heading for. You know that old toppie. He checks you in the mirror, closes the gap and then gets a hard-on. Odinson and Andrew64 2
SimpleDom Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Yesterday I learned it's impossible to swallow an insect while trying to rail an off camber corner on dirt. cat-i, Monark, Hairy and 1 other 4
cat-i Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Have a serious problem with the black commuters who do not stop at red traffic lights. I stop at them, but either they are to good or to stupid. And had a person that almost took me out last night. Just decided to close the gap leading to the sidewalk ramp. Very apologetic after he hit me. But just glad I saw the idiot starting to move into the path I was heading for. You know that old toppie. He checks you in the mirror, closes the gap and then gets a hard-on. Those coming out of Sandton towards William Nicol stop at red lights. Probably will get killed if they dont. On the way in to Sandton, at the Republic/William nicol crossing, very few cyclists wait for the light to turn green from Republic side - all just go when the light turns green for shopping-centre-traffic. Like the taxis Edited June 2, 2015 by cat-i
cat-i Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 This weather doesnt do good for wanting to commute to work at 7am and home at 6pm The Joburg sunset just started the earliest 2 weeks of the season ... sun is returning after the June long weekend http://www.saao.ac.za/public/viewing-the-sky/sun/sun-rise-and-set-times-for-places-in-south-africa/johannesburg-sunrise-and-sunset-times-for-2015/ Cois and Andrew64 2
J∆kk∆ls Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 LEGS!http://41.media.tumblr.com/bcc791a637f4f30935939f6a8117b701/tumblr_nowbkpqQ2U1tlr0b3o1_500.jpg Warren_G and Cois 2
cat-i Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 CIMG2694a.jpegwhahaha of course! Those shoes would be so slippery on flat pedals - this is brilliant! I prefer to shower at the office though - so won't have to do this anytime soon
Pure Savage Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Commuted in cape town today. Got ask the right kit and got to work on time for a lekka shower. Now please help, how do you get your cycle kit dry to go home at 5? Office does not have a washing line or the like... What do you guys do?
EddieV Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Commuted in cape town today. Got ask the right kit and got to work on time for a lekka shower. Now please help, how do you get your cycle kit dry to go home at 5? Office does not have a washing line or the like... What do you guys do? Ha ... I'm in the same boat .... got caught too this morning between Newlands and Cape town CBD. Clothes stacked all over the air-con in the office now. It worked before, dried it like that before I had to go home, ..... all-though today might be different, got drenched right through. As a consolation, it only matters for the first km, after that the body heats up anyway ... also, my commute is only 13k's ... Hope you get sorted. Pure Savage 1
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