usxorf Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 On my ride this morning, and every other day, most of the cyclists I passed greeted. I never greeted back, but that's besides the point. Maybe I'm just biased and subconsciously ignore anyone too hard in their intervals to greet. Another polarised thread on the hub. Egad!
Velloen bike Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 It sounds sketchy , I trained in that area and everyone seems to be really happy
BrandonF_ Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Larry Montana has a great point, mostly roadies!!! And I'm a roadie so I'm not discriminating. One Capetonian decribed the roadies as weekend warriors with Tour de France kit and a *** attitude Sjoe, for a minute there I felt like saying "nou praat jy k@k", but then you mentioned "mostly roadies." I'm fine with that. Keep well!
Donovan Le Cok Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Jaco I am sorry for the way my fellow Capetonians behaved. If I had seen you I would have waved. Dont let this deter you from visiting us again.
Super Sywurm Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Its a road cycling thing... you should rather come and mountain bike, we are all friendly Everywhere, even at races, mountain bikers are way more friendly than roadies. I have been a roadie and now I do mountain biking.
Agteros Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Its a road cycling thing... you should rather come and mountain bike, we are all friendly BS. Up north I (as a roadie) am more likely to be greeted back by a roadie on the road than by a "mountainbiker" with fat wheels riding the black top.
BrandonF_ Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 BS. Up north I (as a roadie) am more likely to be greeted back by a roadie on the road than by a "mountainbiker" with fat wheels riding the black top. Sure, but "up North" they're all really just roadies, there's no Mountains for it to be called mountain biking..
SeaBee Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 You obviously missed me! Was asked at a recent group ride - heck, do you know the whole town?! Nope, I just greet and acknowledge. I'm (mostly) happy when I'm on my bike.
Super Sywurm Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Everywhere, even at races, mountain bikers are way more friendly than roadies. I have been a roadie and now I do mountain biking. I have been out walking in the Bellville area a couple of months back and all the mountain bikers that passed me, waved and said hallo.
Sworks20 Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 After a long holiday in Cape Town and its surroundings, I can only say that I'm very ashamed to be called a cyclist when riding there! I have always been friendly to those that share my passion for sport, whether it be swimming, walking your dog, cycling or running. I am also one that greets my fellow cyclists and runners as this is not only friendly, but also creates a great atmosphere under each other. All I can say is that I'm shocked! Cape town has these great cycling friendly roads like no other city in SA and every cyclist I greeted gave me a bad look and just went on further. This not only happened once or twice, but more than 50 times during my 4 week stay in the Cape. I asked a fellow hubber Dealer01 when I collected my cassette from him and he says this has been going on for quite a while. How can one blame road rage against cyclists if they ride two or even 3 abreast, can't greet back or say thanks to vehicles that go out of their way to ride around these riders that ride next to each other? They have absolutely no respect for other cyclists or cars on the road for that matter. I am truely ashamed You are spot on with the attitude of cyclists and this is ever since the muppets from JHB, Potch, Bloem etc decided to come and live here or come down during December Holiday and ride their bicycles. Once those "okes" leave it returns back to being a cycling friendly city where people wave and joyous.
Agteros Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Sure, but "up North" they're all really just roadies, there's no Mountains for it to be called mountain biking..So, all you "real mountain bikers" ride long travel dual suspension bicycles with dropper posts wearing baggies hey?Easy to boost your own ego by breaking down others.. anyway, let me get out of here ... there are "real" mountain bikers with real insecurities on this thread. as in: "real mountain bikers"do not wear lycrado wear baggiesdo not shave legsdo greet (each) other(s)do not ride on the road (they push their bikes when they cross a road)do this, do thatdon't do this, don't do thatet cetera ad nauseum ..... I stand by my statement. Actually I (as a roadie) am more likely to be greeted by a runner than by a "mountain biker" PS: Why the constant need and desire by mountain bikers to force people into pigeon holes? All it does is to point towards insecurity - inability to deal with diversity! Sadly, mountainbiking has become a bit of a clique thing... you know the new golf! Anyways, just ride you bicycle(s) and be a decent human being to others - irrespective of mode of training / transport!
udxcob Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 we just rode 95kms this morning and 90% of the cyclist greated us
Agteros Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 I have been out walking in the Bellville area a couple of months back and all the mountain bikers that passed me, waved and said hallo.You sure they weren't trying to pick you up? Did you not notice the lewd grins?
udxcob Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 So, all you "real mountain bikers" ride long travel dual suspension bicycles with dropper posts wearing baggies hey?Easy to boost your own ego by breaking down others.. anyway, let me get out of here ... there are "real" mountain bikers with real insecurities on this thread. as in: "real mountain bikers"do not wear lycrado wear baggiesdo not shave legsdo greet (each) other(s)do not ride on the road (they push their bikes when they cross a road)do this, do thatdon't do this, don't do thatet cetera ad nauseum ..... I stand by my statement. Actually I (as a roadie) am more likely to be greeted by a runner than by a "mountain biker" PS: Why the constant need and desire by mountain bikers to force people into pigeon holes? All it does is to point towards insecurity - inability to deal with diversity! Sadly, mountainbiking has become a bit of a clique thing... you know the new golf! Anyways, just ride you bicycle(s) and be a decent human being to others - irrespective of mode of training / transport! Chill dude its the holidays
Agteros Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Chill dude its the holidays I am back at the salt mines....
Super Sywurm Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 You sure they weren't trying to pick you up? Did you not notice the lewd grins? LOL, if they were trying to pick me up, they did a really bad job. They will never succeed in waving, saying hallo and speeding away.
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