Odinson Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Have to agree with the OP, these 2 cyclist were also owning the road on Sunday These two tjops seem very inconsiderate. They are riding two abreast on a narrow road, probably doing half the speed of the motorists and would force the motorists to pass them on a solid white line. However, this type of mentality is not limited to roadies. Yesterday I was doing my 'burb ride and came across three joggers running abreast of each other, literally taking up 3/4 of the lane and running with the flow of traffic, not against it! That was so idiotic! If you were driving and take a corner, you don't expect to find three tjops running at 7kp/h in the middle of the road. I think those runners should be nominees for the Darwin Awards.
BMCfan Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Have to agree with the OP, these 2 cyclist were also owning the road on Sunday Verkleurmannetjie. Jy weet ek laaik jou, maar .... Wat as die man in geel nie daar was nie en die man in swart het nogsteeds daar getrap?Dit is sy reg om daar te ry, aangesien hy net soveel aanspraak het op die linkerbaan as jou voertuig. Ja ja, ek weet jy gaan nou weer kom met die response van verdraagsaamheid. Maar dan moet dit van altwee kante kom. Ek sal in die baan ry met my fiets tot ek dink dit is veilig om na die geel streep oor te trek. Just my 2c and please hubbers and 4colorchappe, its my opinion, so please dont flame me here. Ek gaan my gat aan julle afvee.
Reg Lizard Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Miskien moet jy maar jou gat afvee voordat ek bo-oor jou ry...ek soek nie bollie op die windscrean nie
Reg Lizard Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 O hell vergeet ek nou...jy gaan seka by my kom spook
GoLefty!! Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 I thought that we should abide by the Law at all times I know we live in a lawless society, but if we all do what we want we might as well press the self destruct button Anyway living a life of integrity is a personal choice which I made, but then again others may have a different outlook on things You seem wiling to put your pecker on a block without even considering what the law says or what the situation was in the Chappies photo.the law says cyclists must remain in single file except when passing another cyclist. You cannot judge from the photo that a passing move was being effected by the cyclist on the right can you or if he/she was just riing two abreast. The assumption is just that, an assumption.Secondly if you ride that climb often you will realise that motorists speed up that pass, exceeding the speed limit and endangering not only cyclists, but runners, and other motorists. These clowns seem to play chicken on this narrow stretch of road hence the speed limit is 20km/hr. over to you
Dots Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Why the hnag up on single file? Its a dumb law designed by weak politicians to appease lawless motorists. Its archaicthe law says single file...
Dots Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Legislation in the Western Cape. In my view if motorists and cyclist comply with the legislation below cycling life will be a happy place! Can only keep on hoping both parties will keep it simple and comply with the law! It easy.....or isn't it...... PROVINCIAL NOTICEDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKSP.N. 372/2013 20 November 2013WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL ROAD TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION ACT, 2012 (ACT 6 OF 2012):SAFETY OF CYCLISTS REGULATIONS, 2013The Provincial Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, under section 8(1)© of the Western Cape Provincial Road TrafficAdministration Act, 2012 (Act 6 of 2012), has made the regulations set out in the Schedule. SCHEDULEDefinitions1. In these regulations, any word or expression defined in the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or theWestern Cape Provincial RoadTraffic Administration Act, 2012 (Act 6 of 2012), has the same meaning and, unless the context indicates otherwise—‘‘cyclist’’ means a person who rides or attempts to ride a pedal cycle;‘‘National Regulations’’ means the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000;‘‘pedal cycle lane’’means any area forming part of a public road and which has been designated by the appropriate road traffic sign or road markingfor the exclusive use of cyclists. Duties of driver of motor vehicle when passing cyclist2. (1) The driver of a motor vehicle who passes a cyclist on a public road must—(a) exercise due care while passing the cyclist;(b) leave a distance between the motor vehicle and the cyclist of at least one metre; and© maintain that distance from the cyclist until safely clear of the cyclist. (2) Despite any solid barrier line or other road traffic sign prohibiting encroachment upon the right-hand side of the road, the driver of a motorvehicle on a public road may, where the roadway is not wide enough to comply with subregulation (1)(b) or © when passing a cyclist,encroach on that part of the road to his or her right, but only if—(a) it can be done without obstructing or endangering other persons or vehicles;(b) it is safe to do so; and© it can be done and is done for a period and distance not longer than is necessary to pass the cyclist. Duties of cyclists3. (1) A cyclist riding on a public road must—(a) if the road has a pedal cycle lane, ride only in the pedal cycle lane and may not ride on any other portion of a public road except whencrossing the road; or(b) if there is no pedal cycle lane, ride—(i) to the left of the left edge of the roadway; or(ii) on the roadway, keeping as close as practicable to the left edge of the roadway. (2) When riding on a public road, a cyclist must—(a) give conspicuous driving signals as contemplated in regulation 300 and Part II of Chapter X of the National Regulations; and(b) stop in the circumstances contemplated in regulation 307 of the National Regulations. (3) A person may not ride a pedal cycle on a public road—(a) on the right-hand side of a motor vehicle proceeding in the same direction, except when passing that motor vehicle or turning right atan intersection;(b) abreast of another cyclist proceeding in the same direction, except when passing that cyclist;© while wearing a headset, headphones or any listening device other than a hearing aid; or(d) while carrying another person on the pedal cycle, unless that pedal cycle is specifically equipped to carry more than one person. (4) A cyclist must exercise due care while—(a) passing a motor vehicle or turning right in the circumstances described in subregulation (3)(a); or(b) passing another cyclist in the circumstances described in subregulation (3)(b).20 November 2013 Province of the Western Cape: Provincial Gazette Extraordinary 7194 5 Lamps and reflectors on pedal cycles4. (1) A person may not ride a pedal cycle on a public road or pedal cycle lane during the period between sunset and sunrise unless—(a) the pedal cycle is fitted in the front with a head lamp capable of emitting a white light in accordance with regulations 158 and 178 ofthe National Regulations;(b) the pedal cycle is fitted at the rear with a rear lamp capable of emitting a red light in accordance with regulations 158 and 178 of theNational Regulations; and© the head lamp and rear lamp are kept lighted. (2) A person may not ride a pedal cycle on a public road or pedal cycle lane at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourableweather conditions, persons or vehicles on the public road or pedal cycle lane are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres, unlessthe head lamp and rear lamp are kept lighted. (3) A person may not ride a pedal cycle on a public road or pedal cycle lane unless—(a) the pedal cycle is fitted on the front with a white retro-reflector in accordance with regulation 186(3) of the National Regulations; and(b) the pedal cycle is fitted on the rear with a red retro-reflector in accordance with regulation 187(4) of the National Regulations. Races and sporting events for cyclists on public roads5. The Minister or the local authority concerned, as the case may be, may, in granting consent in terms of regulation 317(2) of the NationalRegulations in respect of a pedal cycle race or pedal cycle sporting event on a public road, exempt any person, or category of persons, taking partin that race or event from any provision of these regulations. Offences and penalties6. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of these regulations commits an offence, and on conviction is liable to a fineor to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year. Short title7. These regulations are called the Safety of Cyclists Regulations, 2013.
Reg Lizard Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 You seem wiling to put your pecker on a block without even considering what the law says or what the situation was in the Chappies photo.the law says cyclists must remain in single file except when passing another cyclist. You cannot judge from the photo that a passing move was being effected by the cyclist on the right can you or if he/she was just riing two abreast. The assumption is just that, an assumption.Secondly if you ride that climb often you will realise that motorists speed up that pass, exceeding the speed limit and endangering not only cyclists, but runners, and other motorists. These clowns seem to play chicken on this narrow stretch of road hence the speed limit is 20km/hr. over to youYou were not there...I was and therefore it is not an assumption but I witnessed what happened. The guy on the outside was riding like this for some distance Btw we were not speeding...the fact is that I was bussy taking photos of the scenery, so we were well below the speed limit
Reg Lizard Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 ...and btw I keep my pecker in my pants were it should be
Maniax Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Its Friday.... http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Maurice-Moss-Eating-Popcorn-The-IT-Crowd.gif
GoLefty!! Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 You were not there...I was and therefore it is not an assumption but I witnessed what happened. The guy on the outside was riding like this for some distance Btw we were not speeding...the fact is that I was bussy taking photos of the scenery, so we were well below the speed limit If you were well below the speed limit then what is the point of your comments about the cyclists owning the road. What is happening in the picture is good defensive riding. Both cyclists as per your description of the event were riding predictably. Maybe you just in the moer in because they were out having fun while you were stuck in a car playing navigator toyour mother in law
Reg Lizard Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 The point is: this guy was lucky that we were abiding to the speed limit otherwise we would have had another thread about the poor cyclist that was knocked down....
'Dale Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 The point is: this guy was lucky that we were abiding to the speed limit otherwise we would have had another thread about the poor cyclist that was knocked down.... I think you were just a bit, klein bietjie, jealous that you were in the car and he was riding his bike... on that most perfect route
Reg Lizard Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I think you were just a bit, klein bietjie, jealous that you were in the car and he was riding his bike... on that most perfect route Ja nee wragtig...die groen monster het uitgekom
SAGecko Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 If we hooted we would have got the finger.... What? How can you say that with such certainty? Were they giving other motorists the finger? Talk about leaping to confusions!
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.