Wipeout2 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Just for clarity sake, around a stupid motorist (besides the obvious), is a stupid motorist, one that hoots and gets highly annoyed when confronted with a group of cyclists cycling down the road 2 or 3 abreast (single lane) blocking traffic....."forcing" certain motorists to cross a solid line (2 wheels) to overtake. Whose stupid, the motorist or the cyclists?A bit too tricky to answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Luke. Posted June 25, 2013 Share Unfortunetly though LL it's the truth. Our wonderfull place where we live, robots that don't get repaired for weeks, no more lines on the roads, potholes, excavations not repaired, barriers gone in some places, yellow lane used as a normal traffic lane, too name a few (this is just my route to work)....I think most of us try to remain positive, but it aint easy. The country has it's problems like a great many countries, but I don't see the relevance here. Cyclists slowing down the traffic is really not one of the showstoppers. We should cut vulnerable road users some slack and try to help or give a friendly warning when there's a real danger that others will not. As vulnerable road users ourselves we are in a perfect position to take the higher ground. The idea that we are part of a national cycling club and must punish members who make us look bad is a bit pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted June 25, 2013 Share The stupid cyclist is very likely also a stupid motorist. Not many of us only ride bikes. Stupid cyclist dies. Stupid motorist kills. Be smart, be careful, be polite. A good place to practice being polite would be on this forum. We are rude to each other on the forum, we are most likely rude on the road as well. Danger Dassie and GaryvdM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted June 25, 2013 Share The stupid cyclist is very likely also a stupid motorist. Not many of us only ride bikes. Stupid cyclist dies. Stupid motorist kills. Be smart, be careful, be polite. A good place to practice being polite would be on this forum. We are rude to each other on the forum, we are most likely rude on the road as well.Maybe start a thread about greeting other cyclists on the road? GaryvdM, Lucky Luke. and Wyatt Earp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted June 25, 2013 Share Maybe start a thread about greeting other cyclists on the road? I am more concerned with us not giving motorists the finger. LL makes a point I largely agree with. We can't be responsible for other cyclists but there is another reality as well. A few months back I was riding on my own, as usual, when a lady overtook me and then immediately turned into her drive way. I nearly nailed her but managed to get around her and went close past her door. Her window was open and she started yelling at me. "I am sorry I'm sorry I didn't see you I'm so sorry" . She was flipping terrified. Now I was a bit annoyed but her reaction really bothered me. Last thing I want is to scare a woman on her own in a car. I just waved and said no problem but I think her reaction must come from the aggressive way cyclists behave towards car drivers. There have been some well publicized incidents in this regard. Like I said earlier. Lets start just by being polite. We can practice on each other by waving if that floats your boat. Loose cog, SwissVan and Danger Dassie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted June 25, 2013 Share .................Be smart, be careful, be polite.................. In a nutshell, this is how all our issues, cycling or otherwise, could be solved! SwissVan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted June 25, 2013 Share Like I said earlier. Lets start just by being polite. We can practice on each other by waving if that floats your boat. Well said! It is all these people wanting to force their ways onto other that causes many issues.Do your part, be nice, be polite and be safe. Others will follow your example. Expect others to do as you do, not to do as you say. Lucky Luke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Luke. Posted June 25, 2013 Share Maybe start a thread about greeting other cyclists on the road? No, we must have one pinned thread that explains waving etiquette. With pictures and supporting video for the serial waving thread people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulTeague Posted June 25, 2013 Share Is it just my imagination or have the Gauteng cyclists started greeting each other less and less?And Capetonians....whats up with the no waving?....seems like Zille has a no-waving policy in place??? I always make a point to waveWhen the gesture is blatantly ignored...a couple of mumbled words follow to be totally honest And the roadies seem less polite overall (not to hate on them, as I am part of both crowds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoo Posted June 25, 2013 Share Looking for lots of greetings, while on your bike, join a club and be a part of their rides. Lots of greetings exchanged and friendly banter.Enjoy your own space - go out on your own.Greet if you so wish, don't if you're not inclined to.Bottom line, enjoy your bike.I'm inclined to greet, but then not only when on my bike or in lycra. On another note, people see what they choose to. Those out to enjoy the 'head out the window experience' seem to have less issues with motorists, other cyclists, the roads, the guy riding up the single track, the guy without a helmet..........Distractions PaulTeague and Danger Dassie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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