Raydek Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Today I learnt that the cops have no interest in stopping those who break the law recklessly. And would rather harass those of us who attempt to abide by it. Doing a track stand at a robot I rolled over the line about 30cm about 3 sec before the traffic lights turned green...sap lights and sirens blearing pulls me over down the road wanting to give me a fine.meanwhile 2 taxi stop in the middle of the road almost causing accidents.what the actualF..k. eventually they let me go saying they may have been a bit harsh. Whhaattt? Cops actually pull cyclists off for that? I am constantly over the line! (still new to the track stand)
tombeej Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 I would love to cycle to work, but I just have to walk through my kitchen to be in our offices.[emoji33] You sound like my missus. She likes to taunt me with the chirp that her morning 'rush hour' involves having to step over the cats as they run into the kitchen for their morning meal. Gandalf 1
ScottCM Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 I have noticed a lot more joggers, walkers in the morning on my daily commute now that winter has passed.
Tayyib Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Whhaattt? Cops actually pull cyclists off for that? I am constantly over the line! (still new to the track stand)Apparently so..was very surprised and reacted with the "what me? Nooooo can't be attitude"....wanted to Fine me R1500. ....With no licence plate on a bike and I certainly wasn't going to show my ID.would have given a fake name. Raydek 1
Bateleur1 Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Whhaattt? Cops actually pull cyclists off for that? I am constantly over the line! (still new to the track stand) Shows you how little they actually know what is written in the road traffic act. They should actually fine us for track standing as well. According to law you should stop behind the stop line with both feet on the ground. But lets not mention that to them shall we? Raydek 1
DJR Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 I'm soooo looking forward to the schools closing in December......because then I can stop playing dads taxi for a while and ride my bike to work every morning! Gandalf, Pants Boy and Cois 3
SimpleDom Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 I have noticed a lot more joggers, walkers in the morning on my daily commute now that winter has passed.And commuters. [emoji12]
Guest Omega Man Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Usually a nice tail wind helps Yeah. I'm looking forward to the race ride home today. Some tailwind action. I must say I'm loving commuting on my bike. Not only do I save money AND get a little riding in I have a LOT more fun on my bike than in my car. Of course I make very sure all of the motorists see me smiling at every opportunity. Gandalf 1
Hairy Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Yeah. I'm looking forward to the race ride home today. Some tailwind action. I must say I'm loving commuting on my bike. Not only do I save money AND get a little riding in I have a LOT more fun on my bike than in my car. Of course I make very sure all of the motorists see me smiling at every opportunity.Yo, have you got that roadie bike for commuting yet ... if so PITCHAS please
Warren_G Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Mega Brompton!http://36.media.tumblr.com/93d0b19238d2f2c8d811c99fc7796965/tumblr_n3pijhkW5b1sevc2do1_1280.jpg LeTurbo and SimpleDom 2
Guest Omega Man Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Yo, have you got that roadie bike for commuting yet ... if so PITCHAS pleaseIt's got a black rear tire now. Cois and DJR 2
Hairy Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 It's got a black rear tire now. IMG_1828.JPGcool bike you closet hipster you look forward to seeing it on the cycle lane sometime!
Guest Omega Man Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) cool bike you closet hipster you look forward to seeing it on the cycle lane sometime!Haha. So I'm not allowed slicks on my tracer and I'm not allowed a cheapie single speed. Is commuting on my DH rig acceptable? Commuted in this morning. Edited November 25, 2014 by Omega Man
Hairy Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Haha. So I'm not allowed slicks on my tracer and I'm not allowed a cheapie single speed. Is commuting on my DH rig acceptable? Commuted in this morning.nothing wrong with being a closet hipster ... many in our commute group have ditched the fancy bikes for reliable single speed rides. with the mileage we do every year and a rather flat route, a ss is the perfect bike. hopefully I will be back on by mid/end this week again, messed my shoulder up somehow (no idea how) and have been off the bike the last week and a bit. Enjoy the bike, she looks good!
Warren_G Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Wind in CPT is insane, at this rate I'll break my commute record by at least a minute!
Warren_G Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 NYC: so glad all we have to deal with in CPT is windhttp://40.media.tumblr.com/de7f3e6017c27e2a18f13c6078f55359/tumblr_nfg709q20t1s3nl4qo1_500.jpg
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