Cassie Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 This morning on my way to work in stellenbosch...7:30Am i noticed a cyclist (obviously out on a training ride...kitted in a lumo green windjacket) who had stopped next to the road to help a commuter guy - trying to get to his farm for the days work..... YOU SIR!!! has restored my faith in humanity...there are still good guys on the road. It is not very often that I see cyclist stop and help workers commuting (who had obviously punctured)... Well done - I'm sure you also greet fellow riders when you pass them... SyncSA, Azi, Wayne68 and 12 others 15
Ryanpmb Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) This morning on my way to work in stellenbosch...7:30Am i noticed a cyclist (obviously out on a training ride...kitted in a lumo green windjacket) who had stopped next to the road to help a commuter guy - trying to get to his farm for the days work..... YOU SIR!!! has restored my faith in humanity...there are still good guys on the road. It is not very often that I see cyclist stop and help workers commuting (who had obviously punctured)... Well done - I'm sure you also greet fellow riders when you pass them...And he probably stops at red lights... Edited January 11, 2013 by Ryanpmb lerouc 1
LeTurbo Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Shunned by the community, that's why he has to cycle alone! But no, it's good to hear of good things, even if the good news comes from a MTBer. Life is hard. DIPSLICK 1
Cassie Posted January 11, 2013 Author Posted January 11, 2013 yes, agreed...I was very surprised to see that!! Since WE are to affect change on the roads that we would like to see....that is a perfect way to start (leading by example).It certainly did impress me...and left me thinking..."I should do the same next time I'm in that position!!"
Bat-ass Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Once.... i came across 5 hot chicks struggling with a puncture...... i stopped and helped them...No, jokes aside, that really did happen.... But with regards to helping commuters out, theres no question, you have to stop... Sometimes it something quick and simple and he wont be late for work... and besides, you will have a friend for life on the road... Let's Ride 1
forkie Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Dont Generalise! Just cos there is one good one out there doesnt mean they are all good.
Guest The Bushpig Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 This morning on my way to work in stellenbosch...7:30Am i noticed a cyclist (obviously out on a training ride...kitted in a lumo green windjacket) who had stopped next to the road to help a commuter guy - trying to get to his farm for the days work..... YOU SIR!!! has restored my faith in humanity...there are still good guys on the road. It is not very often that I see cyclist stop and help workers commuting (who had obviously punctured)... Well done - I'm sure you also greet fellow riders when you pass them... Well Done Dude. A few years ago I snapped and destroyed the chain on the Iron Pig whilst out on a ride and I was pushing my bike home along the side of Hendrik P. I had a big group of Roadies stop to find out if I needed help. Because of that, I always make a point of stopping to offer help if the cyclist looks like everything is not under control. People generally seem to be much busier and less inclined to stop and help 3 years down the line...
JGR Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Dont Generalise! Just cos there is one good one out there doesnt mean they are all good. and vice versa ......
bikekid Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Once.... i came across 5 hot chicks struggling with a puncture...... i stopped and helped them...No, jokes aside, that really did happen.... But with regards to helping commuters out, theres no question, you have to stop... Sometimes it something quick and simple and he wont be late for work... and besides, you will have a friend for life on the road... Did they thank you for your help?
Wannabe Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Did they thank you for your help? In kind, perhaps? JGR 1
the racing bug Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 great result man...last year during the durbanville race, ii got 2 punctures and i had no more supplies, i ride with a pair of 50mm deep section wheels so everyone that stopped didnt have the size i needed, i walked with the bike for 3kms...eventually this back marker stopped on a old bike, took one look at my wheels, opened his bag and gave me a tube with a long stem, just what i needed, since then i stop for any cyclist/runner/person that looks like they need help...
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