Blackbeard Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Yes that is true.I'm acid with most people in general but especially when they are "trying" to drive.People need to start looking out for each other and treating each other with respect. The rules of the road need to be followed by ALL, no one knows what indicators are anymore and everyone seems to think that 2 cars are allowed to cross a red light. Everyone is constantly fighting for positions in traffic even if it saves them 0.5 sec. I mean really, its not that hard to abide by a few rules, it would also help if we had a police force that functioned correctly. For all the guys that think I'm being harsh or condoning this beating. Play this scenario out (i am not implying this is what happened) You are having a nice chilled ride with some friends, a car drives past and a bunch of guys start pelting you with stuff out the windows and then just speeds off.You surprisingly bump into this car further down the road and stop to have a few words with the driver.The driver tells you to F-off and go wear your spandex at the gym. Know knowing that reporting this to the police they will simply laugh at you and tell you to get lost,what would all you "Heroes" do? I would probably break a side mirror if they really ticked me off. A bruised ego cannot justify violence.
CDK Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Just heard Graham Ward of WP Cycling Association on Cape Talk. He mentioned that the club has been given until 4pm today to come forward with the names of the individuals in the video. If they fail to do so the club will be sanctioned and it's members barred from taking part in WP Affiliated cycling events. Edit: NotSoBigBen beat me to it Did they comply with the deadline?
Blackbeard Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 If I`m riding in traffic and people in a car is having some fun throwing things at me, I will be extremely pissed off. If that car stops and I confront these people, and they chirp or smile or laugh, then I think I might loose my temper completely. And hopefully you will exchange a few pleasantries and each go your own way without the inconvenience of a criminal trial.
Mr X Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 If I`m riding in traffic and people in a car is having some fun throwing things at me, I will be extremely pissed off. If that car stops and I confront these people, and they chirp or smile or laugh, then I think I might loose my temper completely. Peach. and RFC311 2
Skubarra Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 If I`m riding in traffic and people in a car is having some fun throwing things at me, I will be extremely pissed off. If that car stops and I confront these people, and they chirp or smile or laugh, then I think I might loose my temper completely. Yep, and while you smack them around some other motorist could be videotaping the whole incident on his cellphone and within a few hours you are a youtube star, disqualified from the Argus, have your own hub thread, your facebook page disfigured and all cyclists regarded as violent thugs by the general public. TALUS, Blackbeard and Warren_G 3
Matt Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Did they comply with the deadline? They have forwarded 2 names to WP Cycling - allegedly the main instigators.
Mr X Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Yep, and while you smack them around some other motorist could be videotaping the whole incident on his cellphone and within a few hours you are a youtube star, disqualified from the Argus, have your own hub thread, your facebook page disfigured and all cyclists regarded as violent thugs by the general public. Yep, this could happen. In that situation, it is possible that I might loose my temper and not care about the consequences, especially if I was younger. Now that I`m older I would probably think before I start a brawl.
Warren_G Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Yes that is true.I'm acid with most people in general but especially when they are "trying" to drive.People need to start looking out for each other and treating each other with respect. The rules of the road need to be followed by ALL, no one knows what indicators are anymore and everyone seems to think that 2 cars are allowed to cross a red light. Everyone is constantly fighting for positions in traffic even if it saves them 0.5 sec. I mean really, its not that hard to abide by a few rules, it would also help if we had a police force that functioned correctly. For all the guys that think I'm being harsh or condoning this beating. Play this scenario out (i am not implying this is what happened) You are having a nice chilled ride with some friends, a car drives past and a bunch of guys start pelting you with stuff out the windows and then just speeds off.You surprisingly bump into this car further down the road and stop to have a few words with the driver.The driver tells you to F-off and go wear your spandex at the gym. Know knowing that reporting this to the police they will simply laugh at you and tell you to get lost,what would all you "Heroes" do? I would probably break a side mirror if they really ticked me off.Peach. you are actually part of the problem you're so vehemently against, what if the side mirror you break results in an assault or even a gun being pulled? What then?
Warren_G Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Did they comply with the deadline?Thanks for clearing up Admin Edited March 4, 2014 by Warren_G
Tumbleweed Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Admin - Please be so kind as to put a limit to posts per hour on this post... I am seriously struggling to keep up and my work is suffering! ...edit... and all this while the cricket is on... Dude, I don't know what's worse to watch...the vid that started this thread or the cricket? Tubehunter, HappyMartin and GLuvsMtb 3
DJR Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 I think the Proteas and Oscar are behind this whole thing - they are the ones who need something to distract the public and save them from more embarrassment.
ThePubSA Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Dude, I don't know what's worse to watch...the vid that started this thread or the cricket?Def the cricket.......... so glad smif finally retiring fanievb 1
gummibear Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) So...these guys have a fear for water. Heaven help the poor cheer leaders if they spray water on these thugs at the Argus Edited March 4, 2014 by gummibear
awesme Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Sounds very much like 2 riders that's been designated as sacrificial lams so that the entire club does not get sanctioned, allowing the rest to still ride the argus/get away. My opinion is this does not comply with the request, all involved names were requested ... G They have forwarded 2 names to WP Cycling - allegedly the main instigators. ThePubSA, TheG, slowpoke and 3 others 6
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