Steffi Posted October 9, 2012 Share Righto, so I'm a 25y/o female and cycle alone from work in Greenpoint to Milnerton using the cycle route, I've heard its unsafe but I dont know of anyone who could accompany me for the safety reasons and the N1 is outta the question for me. My partner and I cycle to work together but going back is a problem as I havent seen any other cyclists riding on that route at the time I leave. I feel uneasy going back that way on my own as it is very quiet and very easy for people to get mugged along that way if you're on your own, especially being female. Is there anyone who would be willing to accompany me, I am a beginner and have been cycling for about 5 weeks now, training gradually for the argus which I certainly hope to complete I might add lolPlease, if there is somebody out there who would be patient enough to cycle back with me that would be awesome and I would feel alot safer riding with another person or group I finish work at 16:30 Mondays to Thursday (can meet up in Town at roughly 16:45) and finish at 15:30 on a Friday (can meet in Town at roughly 15:45).Thanks, hope to see some responses soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Hi Stefni We unfortunately leave town about an hour later than you. Does your partner ride a dark green Giant by any chance? Steffi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeTurbo Posted October 9, 2012 Share Maybe wait near the start of the path (not under the bridge!) and grab another cyclist as he comes along? Or be part of the cool coffee shop crowd and wait for Hairy et al. (Beware, his legs may be intimidating, especially if you're new to cycling.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Maybe wait near the start of the path (not under the bridge!) and grab another cyclist as he comes along? Or be part of the cool coffee shop crowd and wait for Hairy et al. (Beware, his legs may be intimidating, especially if you're new to cycling.) They are not that hairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 9, 2012 Share They are not that hairy According to you, yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffi Posted October 9, 2012 Share Hi Stefni We unfortunately leave town about an hour later than you. Does your partner ride a dark green Giant by any chance?Maybe wait near the start of the path (not under the bridge!) and grab another cyclist as he comes along? Or be part of the cool coffee shop crowd and wait for Hairy et al. (Beware, his legs may be intimidating, especially if you're new to cycling.) lol ok, ill keep that in mind thanks very much!! HAHA so are you referring to "Hairy" legs or "Hairy's" legs being muscular LMAOI definitely got alot of training to do and still gearing myself up with the right cycling gear n all, stuffs not cheap! getting there slowly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffi Posted October 9, 2012 Share Who skiems the N1 is safer? People drive like idiots but its actually making mor sense to go that way if I'm on my own as apposed to being potentially mugged and or worse :'( not cool hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffi Posted October 9, 2012 Share Oh and Hairy, no, my boyfriend is currently riding his yellow mongoose mtb at the moment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted October 9, 2012 Share Hi steffi get in touch with Thinkbeeg, he is a member here also, he works in the CBD and also stays out in Blouberg. so you might be able to follow him. G Righto, so I'm a 25y/o female and cycle alone from work in Greenpoint to Milnerton using the cycle route, I've heard its unsafe but I dont know of anyone who could accompany me for the safety reasons and the N1 is outta the question for me. My partner and I cycle to work together but going back is a problem as I havent seen any other cyclists riding on that route at the time I leave. I feel uneasy going back that way on my own as it is very quiet and very easy for people to get mugged along that way if you're on your own, especially being female. Is there anyone who would be willing to accompany me, I am a beginner and have been cycling for about 5 weeks now, training gradually for the argus which I certainly hope to complete I might add lolPlease, if there is somebody out there who would be patient enough to cycle back with me that would be awesome and I would feel alot safer riding with another person or group I finish work at 16:30 Mondays to Thursday (can meet up in Town at roughly 16:45) and finish at 15:30 on a Friday (can meet in Town at roughly 15:45).Thanks, hope to see some responses soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffi Posted October 9, 2012 Share Hi steffi get in touch with Thinkbeeg, he is a member here also, he works in the CBD and also stays out in Blouberg. so you might be able to follow him. GCool beans!! thanx so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted October 9, 2012 Share There are so many cyclists who do this route. Best option has already been suggested. Wait at the start for the next chap and flag him down, asking him to ride with you. I commuted between town and West Beach for 8 years plus, before cycle lanes and didn't have an issue on the N1. There's a big enough shoulder to get you to Paarden Eiland with the only concern being the Woodstock onramp, but even that is not much of a problem. enjoy the training towards Argus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 9, 2012 Share True story. So I left town later this evening and on the way out I catch up to a lady on the cycle lane, cycling by herself. I then slow down and ask her how far she is going and on hearing she is going all the way along the route I propose that I cycle with her as there are one our two hot spots along way. We chat, we laugh, we curse the South Easter. Turns out the lady is your boy friends mom. So chat to her so that you know where tge one hot spot is, as it is at the bottom if the bridge adjacent to the N1 and you can/should get lots of speed coming down there, which in turn will make you a very unfavourable target. Now in recent weeks the metro cops have increased their patrols on the lane. A good sign I would say! H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted October 9, 2012 Share What about cycling through the docks? Are we still allowed to cycle through there. I always felt a lot safer than I do on the cycle track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffi Posted October 9, 2012 Share There are so many cyclists who do this route. Best option has already been suggested. Wait at the start for the next chap and flag him down, asking him to ride with you. I commuted between town and West Beach for 8 years plus, before cycle lanes and didn't have an issue on the N1. There's a big enough shoulder to get you to Paarden Eiland with the only concern being the Woodstock onramp, but even that is not much of a problem. enjoy the training towards Argus!Yeah on my way home yesterday I didnt see a single cyclist insight but was searching round to see if I could spot any1, didnt have any luck lol I think the woodstock turnoff is quite dangerous but Im quite aware of that and would just be extra cautious over there. I think I'll take the n1 in the meantime, I just think that people in their cars get so uptight with us sometimes it puts me off but hey, tough cookies Edited October 9, 2012 by Steffi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffi Posted October 9, 2012 Share What about cycling through the docks? Are we still allowed to cycle through there. I always felt a lot safer than I do on the cycle track.That's quite a bumpy ride isn't it?Didn't think of that route, not sure cyclist are allowed through there..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffi Posted October 9, 2012 Share True story. So I left town later this evening and on the way out I catch up to a lady on the cycle lane, cycling by herself. I then slow down and ask her how far she is going and on hearing she is going all the way along the route I propose that I cycle with her as there are one our two hot spots along way. We chat, we laugh, we curse the South Easter. Turns out the lady is your boy friends mom. So chat to her so that you know where tge one hot spot is, as it is at the bottom if the bridge adjacent to the N1 and you can/should get lots of speed coming down there, which in turn will make you a very unfavourable target. Now in recent weeks the metro cops have increased their patrols on the lane. A good sign I would say! HHahaha that so awesome, yeah, she cycles that route on her own everyday, she hasn't had any bad encounters but I'm a bit more of a wuss I think when it comes to my safety lolShe's told me bout that spot where the skollies made a hole in the fence to climb through, it's gonna bother me for a while. My boyfriend n her suggested I cycle the n1 if I'm on my own, I'm still a bit nervous being near vehicles on the road but it sounds safer to me than potentially being mugged or worse :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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