breaker Posted October 12, 2015 Share I haven't read all 117 pages so I don't know if it has been discussed before,but thought I'd put my observation here. I sometimes commute about 5km down the main rd btw plumstead and tokai in cape town. I've noticed a distinct difference in clearance from vehicles after I took my bicycle light off my handle bars and strapped it to my seat post, facing slightly down and on strobe mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hare Posted October 13, 2015 Share like that, with the sun shining out of your arse? Edited October 13, 2015 by No Hare Tayyib, mulmi and breaker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan A Marais Posted October 13, 2015 Share One find the weirdest people on the bike path, and yes many of them sleep walk on the early morning commutes. Much like we use to do in the old army days. Stand and sleep, these guys have just bettered it by now walking without knowing, hearing or seeing. But you must be nice, think about their commute, when did they have to get up to be on time for work, hassle with unreliable transport, bosses without a clue etc. etc. And most importantly, if you rude, the next cyclist will get the brunt of your self-centeredness. If you nice, wake them up carefully, say good morning and wave going past, maybe the next cyclist will get a good old African hello and smile... I have seen some commuters being so rude, if it was me on the other side... eish. Not good man, you make it bad for the other cyclists - think of them dude... militarac, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Cois and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanpre44 Posted October 13, 2015 Share I'm still convinced that people in small cars somehow think the cars are so small that they don't leave any gap on the side of the road for any cycle commuters... I left work today later than usual (about 16:20 out of Sandton) and kept to fairly busy routes through the suburbs, and I must say that most drivers actually notice you on the bike and will give you a proper gap when needed. Cois and cat-i 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-i Posted October 13, 2015 Share I haven't read all 117 pages so I don't know if it has been discussed before,but thought I'd put my observation here. I sometimes commute about 5km down the main rd btw plumstead and tokai in cape town. I've noticed a distinct difference in clearance from vehicles after I took my bicycle light off my handle bars and strapped it to my seat post, facing slightly down and on strobe mode. so which mounting produced the best clearance? Edit: A bit slow here after a long day - you mean being more visible by putting the handlebarlight at the back facing to the rear? Edited October 21, 2015 by cat-i breaker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted October 13, 2015 Share On a rainy day I wear these... ...and then signal like a mad man! cat-i, DJR, Gandalf and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted October 14, 2015 Share DJR and Belgian biker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted October 20, 2015 Share 10 things that'll make every cycle commuter furious From http://www.bikeradar.com/commuting/gear/article/10-things-thatll-make-every-cycle-commuter-furious-45478/ 1. Your political leanings being betrayed http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2015/10/16/1445010162183-40vdhyu1bdce-960-540.jpgAre these people Green Party members? (image: Getty) Did you know stopping at red lights is a political statement these days? It's true, we read it on the internet. 2. When fellow commuters don’t realise you’re on for a new KOM http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2015/10/16/1445251685149-6bnib7vxc3zk-960-540.jpg"Don't be touching my KOM" (image: Getty) "New commuters," bemoans Garry Templeman on Facebook, "who've switched from their car and have brought their grumpy driving habits to cycling and don't 'get it'. If I pass you, it doesn't mean I'm somehow trying to beat you."Fellow reader Martin Grayson's reply? "Just trying to keep my KOM on Strava mate." 3. Getting spanked It's a hazard people, don't giggle. Gaz Welch regularly suffers people shouting 'deviant' or passengers spanking his bottom as they drive past, just because he's in Lycra. 4. Unpredictable mutts http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2015/10/16/1445250853842-uocb6h0bkxvr-960-540.jpg Multiple dogs on the loose, watch out (image: Getty)Man's best friend, except when they're off the lead and in your path, says Mark Dorman onFacebook. Will they get out of the way? Won't they? Who knows! 5. Ex-bosses that won’t let you keep your bike in the office http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2015/10/16/1445250853842-fcektm5hxdc2-960-540.jpg Time to find a new job? (image: Getty)Not all bosses are caring, compassionate types. They couldn't care less if your bike has to sit outside in the rain. 6. Where is the love? http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2015/10/16/1445250853846-r7csvqbtgkhe-960-540.jpg Give us a smile (image: Getty)If you've been commuting the same route for any significant time, you've surely started to recognise the same faces.Kate Peers wishes they would say hello occasionally: "I've passed the same guy for 2 years now-yet2 get a hello back." 7. Lack of coffee http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2015/10/16/1445010162183-1pdat51u9szbp-960-540.jpgSir Chris Hoy drinks coffee, therefore you should too (image: Getty) Coffee is, as we all know, cyclists' real best friend. Except when there are no Tassimo pods left in the morning. 8. Invisibility cloaks It sounds like some marketing stunt, and a weight weenie's dream, but reader Rob Andrews says the red light sensors won't pick up the weight of him and his bike. So he has to sit there, waiting for a car to arrive and set it off. 9. Swapping places occasionally http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2015/10/16/1445251685149-647u2gn1mi6h-960-540.jpgFeel the rage (image: Getty) If you really want to know suffering though, try leaving the bike behind, says Ian Doney. "Deciding to take the car once in a blue moon and then getting stuck in a traffic jam and then seeing fellow cyclists passing....IT MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL!" 10. Not being able to carry on http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2015/10/16/1445251685153-1rrg8h3yizdnl-960-540.jpgBest part of the day? Probably… (image: Getty) But do you want to know the top gripe, the number one complaint among our commute-loving readers? It's having to stop riding when you get to work… Gandalf and cat-i 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breaker Posted October 21, 2015 Share bike%20clipart.jpg like that, with the sun shining out of your arse? Hehehe, not quite so which mounting produced the best clearance? Edit: A bit slow here after a long day - you mean being more visible by putting the light at the back facing to the rear? Yep forgot to mention, as pointed out by No Hare, the light facing the rear and on strobe mode.Even cars wanting to turn left, instead of dashing ahead of you and cutting you off tended to slow down and let you continue straight. cat-i and Cois 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 21, 2015 Share Hehehe, not quite Yep forgot to mention, as pointed out by No Hare, the light facing the rear and on strobe mode.Even cars wanting to turn left, instead of dashing ahead of you and cutting you off tended to slow down and let you continue straight.I'm a great believer in that bright rear flashing light. Most of the little red tail lights are simply too dim to do the job. I use a white front light with an amber lens at the rear. The only issue is that my buddy cannot slipstream unless he wants to risk an epileptic fit from it. Just kidding. I switch it off when in a group. Edited October 21, 2015 by DJR breaker, EmptyB and cat-i 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breaker Posted October 21, 2015 Share No need to switch it off, just point it down onto your wheel if you can.Helps the whole group DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic_Joe Posted October 21, 2015 Share No matter how many time's I've had to ride home in the rain, I still start to crap myself every time I'm going to have to do it again. This time I'm really worried though cos it's going to be the first time riding in the wet on my road bike. Edited October 21, 2015 by Catatonic_Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cois Posted October 21, 2015 Share Guess it means rain in JHB area... Should be right. I washed my wife's car this morning Belgarath, cat-i and Catatonic_Joe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 21, 2015 Share No matter how many time's I've had to ride home in the rain, I still start to crap myself every time I'm going to have to do it again. This time I'm really worried though cos it's going to be the first time riding in the wet on my road bike. Just stay off all the painted parts and remember that it takes a bit longer to stop. Also, make yourself even more visible that usual. Rain is the same thing you shower in, not scary unless you are worried about your hairdo! Gandalf and Catatonic_Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic_Joe Posted October 21, 2015 Share Thanks DJR, no laptop thankfully, and it seems it's mostly dried up already, maybe just a bit damp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted October 22, 2015 Share Did my first commute again this morning since my last commute 19th May Feels REAL good to be back to commuting by bike. SimpleDom, cfcjim, SilverRider and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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