G e r h a r d Odendaal Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 If you are running into oncoming traffic and there is a cyclist approaching, please move onto the pavement.Its the right thing to do.It may be safer for you to run into oncoming traffic, but it is very much more dangerous for the cyclist, who only has that narrow margin and cannot see behind themselves, so seeing as the law requires the cyclist to use the road and the pedestrian to use the sidewalk, please move over. This may sound like a very obvious point to make, but I seem to come across a lot of militant joggers who think otherwise. The cyclist is going to get caught by traffic from behind and jumping a sidewalk verge sideways is very risky. Man you are so talking my language. Sick and tired of the runners expecting us to move more into the road. They can see the traffic not us. Runners are all over the road, its like they don't know which side of the road to run on. Same story as with cyclists, they run 3 abreast and push an oncoming cyclist further into death zone.
(Deon) Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Man you are so talking my language. Sick and tired of the runners expecting us to move more into the road. They can see the traffic not us. Runners are all over the road, its like they don't know which side of the road to run on. Same story as with cyclists, they run 3 abreast and push an oncoming cyclist further into death zone.it's called jay running and found mainly in the heath conscious sector. The irony, I know!
Cellar Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 . Same story as with cyclists, they run 3 abreast and push an oncoming cyclist further into death zone. But cyclists riding against the traffic should be pushed under the nearest putco. DACoetzee 1
jplab99 Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Dear jogger get the f*** out the way or u may end up getting a PK! Well aren't you a mucho-man sunshine?
Witkop Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 I run as well as bike, Rule of thumb with running is you run facing oncoming traffic. If a car/cyclist/idiot on a bike with a k*k attude approaches, you just hop onto the curb. Cyclist can't see behind them so you just make some space. Live and let live and lets all sing Cumbajaa... So how did SA duathlon Champs go? Are you going to Spain?
Witkop Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Who's your Jogger?A Jogger is another name for the type of polly shorts used in the 70's.WE ARE RUNNERS.Oh yes AND we are CYCLISTSand now and then we are MOTORISTS Mutual respect and tolerance for one another will make our roads far safer. The correct terms are: Jogger = Fun riderRunner = CyclistRoad Runner = Road Cyclist (same attitude)Trail Runner = MtbkerTriathlete = Demi god that can swimDuathlete= Demi god that cannot swimBiathlete= Demi god that cannot cycleAdventure racer =Demi god who fell on his head when bornOrienteerer = Runner (some times cyclist) with a map Learn to ID the athlete. It could save your life Wayne Potgieter, DACoetzee and Chro Mo 3
Chro Mo Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 When I ride in the morning and it's still dark, I am lit up like a Christmas tree. I do not want to be run over by a car. One would think that all runners would have similar views on visibility. Apparently this view, while universally accepted, and practised by most runners, still escapes a few. I have almost run over a runner several times on Forest Drive in La Lucia running in all black kit, in the road facing oncoming traffic. i think it's the same guy every time. My headlight picks up the refelction on his shoes at the limit of the beam's reach, and I have to take evasive action a wee little LED light would be plenty. No need to go all ninja, man.
Audible Anarchy Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Dear jogger get the f*** out the way or u may end up getting a PK! Id love to see a runner wearing grippy running shoes fighting a cyclist with slippery cleats. get the popcorn. DACoetzee 1
Red Zone Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Dear jogger get the f*** out the way or u may end up getting a PK! you can apply to join the Muhammadeyah Cycling Club here, sounds like you will fit right in http://mc2cycling.co.za/ Sidekick Racer and DACoetzee 2
NixM Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 I ride that road daily either by car or mtb. Never have I seen runners running on the road surface into oncoming traffic. The runners are always on the pavement. Actually they were pretty stupid as that road verge is so torn up by the rains recently they could easily have twisted an ankle, ( or get ridden over by a mtber). There is a by law that says pedestrians are not allowed on the road surface. We used it in the old days when I was with SAPS to get rid of these hawkers at the traffic lights. Just saying... The joggers/runners in Westlake seem to think the cycle lane is for their convenience, I assume this would count as the road surface and they are not meant to be there?
Red Zone Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 The joggers/runners in Westlake seem to think the cycle lane is for their convenience, I assume this would count as the road surface and they are not meant to be there?Correct, blows my mind when there is a perfectly good sidewalk, which is far more pleasant (and safer) to use on the other side of the road
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 The joggers/runners in Westlake seem to think the cycle lane is for their convenience, I assume this would count as the road surface and they are not meant to be there? Short answer - YES.
DACoetzee Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) I think the whole thing would be settled if everyone [Cyclist and Runner] just abides by the Keep left, Pass right thing... Think that is a rule in South Africa Edited March 10, 2014 by DACoetzee Wayne Potgieter 1
dirtrider Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 I found a bell on my bike solved a lot of my problems with joggers and pedestrians , give it a go . . Audible Anarchy 1
rouxtjie Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 I found a bell on my bike solved a lot of my problems with joggers and pedestrians , give it a go . .+1...cheap, fun, cheerful and does a great job of letting people know you are approaching.
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