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I think there are certain cyclists that cause motorists to get frustrated. I for one can never understand certain roadies who insist to ride next to each other on a road with hardly any shoulder. I mean, I get so crap nervous riding anywhere near any part of the road that taxis and trucks use that I can't fathom why they would just sit there in utter "ignorance" two abreast.

 

As far as the rest of this idiot's comments go, I really think he is sitting in some little room somewhere with nothing better to do than post utter rubbish on the net!!!

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I for one can never understand certain roadies who insist to ride next to each other on a road with hardly any shoulder.

 

I for one, can never understand motorists who, when confronted with such a scenario, cannot wait to overtake when safe to do so, as required by the law.

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Must agree, the over exaggeration of his "points" and the ridiculous nature of his suggestions to "rid the world of this scourge" do tend to make me laugh at this guy and not take him seriously at all.

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Did they have stock?

 

I saw them in the window as I walked in. Think they were R40 ea.

 

I have been thinking of arming myself in various ways for a while now considering all the bike jacking and idiots on the roads these days. When you read the comments to that article I get very worried.

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I for one, can never understand motorists who, when confronted with such a scenario, cannot wait to overtake when safe to do so, as required by the law.

 

So, what you are saying, is that it is fine for cyclists to ride next to each other taking up part of the road? How ridiculous, just so you can sit and have a conversation with your buddy you are willing to risk not only your life but whatever aggravation to motorists ?? This is exactly why people think we are selfish idiots not deserving to be on the roads.

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So, what you are saying, is that it is fine for cyclists to ride next to each other taking up part of the road?

 

I said that?

 

Where?

 

All I said was I'll never understand motorists that break the law.

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I saw them in the window as I walked in. Think they were R40 ea.

 

I have been thinking of arming myself in various ways for a while now considering all the bike jacking and idiots on the roads these days. When you read the comments to that article I get very worried.

 

Nothing wrong with being prepared.

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... I for one can never understand certain roadies who insist to ride next to each other on a road with hardly any shoulder...

 

In fact, it has been advocated that you should do exactly that, for the reason I've highlighted in your post. If my hazy memory serves me correctly, the editor of Ride did so a couple of years ago.

 

THe theory is that it gives you a greater "presence" on the road, stopping traffic to try and squeeze past, where there is no squeezing to do.

 

Same principle led to the advice of keeping a meter or so between you and the kerb --> gives you room to maneuver when the squeezing starts...

 

I don't subscribe to the former theory, but do apply the latter, where possible.

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In fact, it has been advocated that you should do exactly that, for the reason I've highlighted in your post. If my hazy memory serves me correctly, the editor of Ride did so a couple of years ago.

 

THe theory is that it gives you a greater "presence" on the road, stopping traffic to try and squeeze past, where there is no squeezing to do.

 

Same principle led to the advice of keeping a meter or so between you and the kerb --> gives you room to maneuver when the squeezing starts...

 

I don't subscribe to the former theory, but do apply the latter, where possible.

 

+1000

 

Have you seen guys/girls on scooters who cringe on the side of the road? Every car tries to murder them. Same on your pedal bike. Own your piece of road.

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Would not worry about BergieSean. I think his hemeroids got to the point where it infiltrated his brain. Quite obvious the only thing comming out of his mouth is crap.

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Would not worry about BergieSean. I think his hemeroids got to the point where it infiltrated his brain. Quite obvious the only thing comming out of his mouth is crap.

+1. A troll that is being fed too much... I was going to comment only to be thwarted when it asked me for a facebook login... fortunately I don't do FB so that saved me from myself... Edited by dracs

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