I break the law when I ride on the road

[Mr SingleTrack]

Agreed. I'm not just giving the law the finger, I simply prefer to have my fate in my hands rather than the hands of others(the majority of whom could not give a damn about any other person). Cyclists generally get no respect or recognition(less than bugs do) on SA roads, so I ride off road wherever possible(99% of the time). I would love to ride a road bike as well, but simply will not risk it because I'd be inclined to ride on the wrong side all the time, which will not help the situation in the least, and cause more trouble for cyclists generally.

 

I don't expect to win anyone over or argue over rightness/wrongness here: The law is the law, sure. I am wrong. If we ALL obeyed the law, accidents would still occur due to misjudgements and other factors. I prefer to be a live Maverick than a dead conformist. Apologies to those in whose porridge I have p**ssed.

agree 100%

[Mr SingleTrack]

I strive to cycle as safe as possible, not only for myself but also for the next person using the road. I make my intentions very clear, because in my mind, if the other person know what you are going to do he/she can react accordingly. I do get some cyclists doing this contraflow thing and it really makes me mad. Do I swerve into the traffic from behind and stand a chance to be hit, or do I leave the tar surface and end up in a ditch with a broken bike? Well, thus far I have just ignored them and kept a straight line and let them take evasive action. However, the day is certainly nearing when one of these guys are going to do the same and you can quote me on this, that day, if my arms are not broken and I can get up, I will rip an ear of and feed it to him.

The rules of the road clearly states, KEEP LEFT. It is the first rule in this country!!

Use it , lose it....

don't get me wrong, I am on your side with you on this. you have right of way. When I ride on the right hand side of the road I make 100% sure that I do not pose any threat or concern to cyclists that actually stick to the left. I am in the wrong and I will take action long before you get to me so that you can continue your cycling unhindered

[Wessel_Jhb]

I also ride oncoming! Id rather be able to see someone fiddling with her hair and smack the curb than get smacked from behind because her mascara fell!!

 

I also see its a majority of MTB'ers that do this. interesting!

 

There is no geting someone over to the right side. You either do or you dont. Name calling and throwing a hissy fit is not going to change my mind nor do i think the OP is going to stop because he was called a wanker. I will stop for someone oncoming or because i can see it is safe i will go around him into the oncoming lane. I am wrong so i will go out of my way. But id rather be alive by not following the law.

[Slowbee]

I want to remind everyone of this please ..

 

 

We will not tolerate foul language and swearing. We will not tolerate any swearing or otherwise foul language. Any attempts to such language in a veiled / obscure manner to avoid bad-word filters or moderation will result in a warning / suspension.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum/?app=forums&module=extras&section=boardrules

 

 

The language is getting a bit heavy of late ......

[Mr SingleTrack]

I also ride oncoming! Id rather be able to see someone fiddling with her hair and smack the curb than get smacked from behind because her mascara fell!!

 

I also see its a majority of MTB'ers that do this. interesting!

 

There is no geting someone over to the right side. You either do or you dont. Name calling and throwing a hissy fit is not going to change my mind nor do i think the OP is going to stop because he was called a wanker. I will stop for someone oncoming or because i can see it is safe i will go around him into the oncoming lane. I am wrong so i will go out of my way. But id rather be alive by not following the law.

actually I just laugh when I read the 2 troll's replies. by now we all expect them to reply with insults etc so I cant be worried by them. At least this threat will get people to think for themselfes (I hope)