SwissVan Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Admittedly this is not for everyone but let’s put some perspective into it. I can’t remember ever seeing an account where a bicycle accident has caused the death of another person. But motor vehicle accidents cause the deaths of thousands of people daily. So we can deduce that riding a bicycle is non-lethal to others whereas driving a motor vehicle is an extremely high risk activity and an extremely lethal activity. Breaking road laws on a bicycle is non-lethal, except perhaps to myself, but breaking road laws in a motor vehicle is potentially deadly to other road users. So if anyone who watches this video has never broken the speed limit, never got a speeding ticket, never texted or used a mobile phone while driving or has never driven after consuming alcohol, then you may pass judgement, as you are indeed a perfect human and we should worship you as you may be Jesus. If not then you form part of the millions of motor vehicle users that break one or more road laws on a daily basis while operating a lethal weapon and potentially putting hundreds and thousands of innocent people’s lives at risk.Otherwise enjoy the cycling sub-culture of fixing riding, hustling and alley cat racing (which incidentally is a worldwide phenomenon superbly captured on camera by Lucas Brunelle). I quoted your post so i could highlight one particular sentence which must be the stupidest thing I've ever seen written on the hub...but after reading it again i decided most of it is just stupid.
DIPSLICK Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Yip, I just have to facepalm at the concept o this.Been invited many times, forget it .Secret hand shake and all, fast and the furious jhb underground style
LOOK695 Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Guys, please show some respect and keep Jesus out of this. Thank you
Wyatt Earp Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Guys, please show some respect and keep Jesus out of this. Thank youNot that I want to spark a religious debate.But on the bright side, as much as JC is denounced and called a fantasy and the fairy godmother of the universe, people just can't stop mentioning his name.He must have made one heck of an impact in that short bit of time he spent on this planet .
LOOK695 Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Not that I want to spark a religious debate.But on the bright side, as much as JC is denounced and called a fantasy and the fairy godmother of the universe, people just can't stop mentioning his name.He must have made one heck of an impact in that short bit of time he spent on this planet .True, but let's leave it at that because as you say, don't want to start a religious debate. All I am asking is some respect. No need to bring Jesus into this the way it was done
SwissVan Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 3 groups will be formed 1) this is reckless it will harm what people think of cyclists, potentially harm cyclists directly, (riders) pedestrians and motorists and possibly property2) this is so cool this is what freedom is about, hard core , MAN SIZED CAHONASOn day when I'm big I want to be half as HARD/TOUGH/FAST3) dick measuring between 1) and 2) either of the two groups is going to slate the other group for their opinions about the video,Either you are rough and tough or you are a soft riderYou left out one group, the one i belong to: 4) Chicken but proud of it.
V12man Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 The question is hard enough to bounce off a car???I think most of those guys already have... lots of long and distinguished cycling careers in the set... mostly they are having fun racing... and they know the issues that might arise pretty damn well.
The_black_stig Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W3-5kGIIv8Q/VBZnr8-8tDI/AAAAAAAAZsQ/xNRqvH_C8Gk/s1600/Michael%2BJackson%2Bdidn%27t%2Bcome%2Btoday.%2Bso%2BMr.%2BBean%2Bwill%2Breplace%2Bhim.jpg
DIPSLICK Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 I think most of those guys already have... lots of long and distinguished cycling careers in the set... mostly they are having fun racing... and they know the issues that might arise pretty damn well.50cc Tonight you surprise me, I was expecting"you clowns better not end up on my table"To be honest,,,50cc are you playing with fate at night in the streets of Jozi when you tell the wife you working night shifts?????
EmptyB Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Secret hand shake and all, fast and the furious jhb underground styleI think these okes just watched Premium Rush one time too many......
Wyatt Earp Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 I think these okes just watched Premium Rush one time too many......Nail on the head
Wyatt Earp Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 I have done my fair share of bouncing off cars and laying on pavements, having to dodge peak hour traffic in Jozi.I had no choice, I lived in Benoni (it was the only place I could afford a bachelors flat) and cycled to Wits and back, did this 5 days a week, winter in and summer out.Rain and hail, sun or lightning shows . I have a wife and kids now, I owe it to them to not be stupid .Life is quite simple and yes "your time is your time" but I don't believe in tempting fate and with the total disregard for the rules of the road by motorists in this day and age, the gamble is just too big .
V12man Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 50cc Tonight you surprise me, I was expecting"you clowns better not end up on my table"To be honest,,,50cc are you playing with fate at night in the streets of Jozi when you tell the wife you working night shifts?????Despite being tempted, I don't play with them. .. but... you never know.... my kids are still too young... They will grow up...
'Dale Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Remind me of my crazy skateboarding daysDaring the traffic Yikes, that was 25 years ago
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