Cois Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Warning to all cyclists This morning on my way to work (about 06H40) in Garsfontein (-25.792521,28.299638 - At the traffic circle when crossing the river) I wanted to pass a white male (about 6feet fat dung heap) giant of a man. They guy had earphones in his ears. So I slowed to a crall as this thing was walking in the middle of the path. I asked him if I could pass. Nothing, plodding along with his fat dragging behind him. Asked a little louder. Nothing, trudding along at snails pace. I spotted a chance to pass him where the path got a little wider over the stream. Guy stepps infront of me, where I scream at him. He then truns around, screams that he heard me, and shufs me off the sidewalk into traffic. I just managed to unclip, and scurried out of the way of a car (think the driver saw what was going to happen) So guys if you see this bastart, take out your pump and be prepared to lash back at this guy. There is one path for us all to use. you do not need to be a fat bastard to use the whole path. Edited February 18, 2014 by François Marais
Unknown MTBR Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 yooooooooh that would piss me off seriously! Ill beat the fat out of him..
Reg Lizard Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 ...that is attempted murder, report it to the cops... Bubblez, wiledog_x and slowpoke 3
Agteros Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Yoh do not belong on the pavement if on a bicycle. Pavement belongs to the pedestrians, irrespective of body condition. That said, it is not an excuse to push people into the traffic. slowpoke and Java001 2
The_black_stig Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) License plate number (of the perpetrator) would helps a lot! Not giving you any ideas or anything like that, but odds are high that he "might" be spotted in the near-by shopping mall in the weekend... Edited February 18, 2014 by The_black_stig
scotty Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 License plate number (of the perpetrator) would helps a lot! Not giving you any ideas or anything like that, but odds are high that he "might" be spotted in the near-by shopping mall in the weekend...The guy was a pedestrian, no number plate required I spotted a chance to pass him where the path got a little wider over the stream. Guy stepps infront of me, tunariaan 1
Cois Posted February 18, 2014 Author Posted February 18, 2014 Yoh do not belong on the pavement if on a bicycle. Pavement belongs to the pedestrians, irrespective of body condition. That said, it is not an excuse to push people into the traffic.It is a cycling path Pants Boy 1
Agteros Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 It is a cycling pathproperly demarcated with signs?It was next to the tar road? Co-ords indicate junction of Jacqueline & Adela
mtbsmurf Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Similar thing happened to us on Spruit ride the other day (no cars or road though). Was a night ride, came up to a group of pedestrians (5 or 6 guys) walking along the path. They were walking in single file and as we approached they moved out of the way except the last dude who pretended to trip and fell over on purpose with his leg on the path pretending to be in pain. I was prepared so was able to move out onto the grass but the situation could have ended badly.
Agteros Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Warning to all cyclists This morning on my way to work (about 06H40) in Garsfontein (-25.792521,28.299638 - At the traffic circle when crossing the river) I wanted to pass a white male (about 6feet fat dung heap) giant of a man. They guy had earphones in his ears. So I slowed to a crall as this thing was walking in the middle of the path. I asked him if I could pass. Nothing, plodding along with his fat dragging behind him. Asked a little louder. Nothing, trudding along at snails pace. I spotted a chance to pass him where the path got a little wider over the stream. Guy stepps infront of me, where I scream at him. He then truns around, screams that he heard me, and shufs me off the sidewalk into traffic. I just managed to unclip, and scurried out of the way of a car (think the driver saw what was going to happen) So guys if you see this bastart, take out your pump and be prepared to lash back at this guy. There is one path for us all to use. you do not need to be a fat bastard to use the whole path.If the co-ords are correct, I'd like to know where the cycyling path is?
Mojoman Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Similar thing happened to us on Spruit ride the other day (no cars or road though). Was a night ride, came up to a group of pedestrians (5 or 6 guys) walking along the path. They were walking in single file and as we approached they moved out of the way except the last dude who pretended to trip and fell over on purpose with his leg on the path pretending to be in pain. I was prepared so was able to move out onto the grass but the situation could have ended badly.Should have hopped over him!
Agteros Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Rule of thumb and common sense id that bigger vehicles yield to smallers. Cars for bikes and bikes for pedestrians. Else? Tjop!
ThePubSA Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 If the co-ords are correct, I'd like to know where the cycyling path is?That image from 09 ,.. maybe its there now in 14 .. GE only up to date if you buy the package . Tumbleweed and JGR 2
DR ◣◢ Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 HTF are people giving the OP flack about where he was riding. He was not the one endangering people's lives. Wake up! There is a bigger picture here. If people stop being so self righteous and start being considerate and compassionate, the world would be a better place. FFS Wet Ears, Big Wheel Cycles, CASSIE1975 and 14 others 17
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