GLuvsMtb Posted March 13, 2015 Share Bull! When you visit a country, you make yourself aware of the rules. I don't get into my car in the USA and drive on the left hand side of the road, I ensure that I understand the rules. It is a visitors obligation to be aware of laws in a countryCertain laws are obvious. Others are not. I am merely pointing out that the assumption that this is a deliberate act is somewhat presumptuous on the OP's part. There are even gesoute hubbers that does not know the difference between a Freeway and a National road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted March 13, 2015 Share Certain laws are obvious. Others are not. I am merely pointing out that the assumption that this is a deliberate act is somewhat presumptuous on the OP's part.Oh okay, cool. I see where you are coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openmind Posted March 13, 2015 Share That section is not yet freeway - perfectly legal to ride there. It does not look like there is much traffic, they're riding single file, hell, they even have helmets on - what's the problem? This sort of silly naming and shaming simply perpetuates our cycling victim complex. We have a right to be on the road and each of us need to take a calculated decision as to what is safe and what is not. If they felt confident to take on that section of road then they have every right to do so. Just give them a wide berth and a wave and be on your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted March 13, 2015 Share That section is not yet freeway - perfectly legal to ride there. It does not look like there is much traffic, they're riding single file, hell, they even have helmets on - what's the problem? This sort of silly naming and shaming simply perpetuates our cycling victim complex. We have a right to be on the road and each of us need to take a calculated decision as to what is safe and what is not. If they felt confident to take on that section of road then they have every right to do so. Just give them a wide berth and a wave and be on your way.now don't let common sense ruin a good argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted March 13, 2015 Share I can tell you now had that been in the UK on their "Motorway" those cyclist would've been escorted off by traffic officials before any motorist could snap a pic, luckily I pleaded "foreigner" in the Afrikaans language & only got a free escort off the motorway & escaped a fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted March 13, 2015 Share We were also riding single fileThat section is not yet freeway - perfectly legal to ride there. It does not look like there is much traffic, they're riding single file, hell, they even have helmets on - what's the problem? This sort of silly naming and shaming simply perpetuates our cycling victim complex. We have a right to be on the road and each of us need to take a calculated decision as to what is safe and what is not. If they felt confident to take on that section of road then they have every right to do so. Just give them a wide berth and a wave and be on your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted March 13, 2015 Share That section is not yet freeway - perfectly legal to ride there. It does not look like there is much traffic, they're riding single file, hell, they even have helmets on - what's the problem? This sort of silly naming and shaming simply perpetuates our cycling victim complex. We have a right to be on the road and each of us need to take a calculated decision as to what is safe and what is not. If they felt confident to take on that section of road then they have every right to do so. Just give them a wide berth and a wave and be on your way. The OP never stated that it was illegal. He was merely pointing out that it is dangerous. I am sure anyone that has driven on that piece of road would agree. At the end of the day regardless whether it is illegal or legal to ride on its probably not the best of ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted March 13, 2015 Share Although not the smartest thing to do, riding on this section of road is perfectly legal. The only part of this road that is illegal to ride on is after the Wynberg turn off on the southern side of Edinburgh Drive /Momentum Hill all the way to the end of the Blue Route Freeway. Once again we judge others by our own ignorance of the law, normally it's motorists we accuse of this heinous crime but here we are, as cyclists, doing exactly the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted March 13, 2015 Share That section is not yet freeway - perfectly legal to ride there. It does not look like there is much traffic, they're riding single file, hell, they even have helmets on - what's the problem? This sort of silly naming and shaming simply perpetuates our cycling victim complex. We have a right to be on the road and each of us need to take a calculated decision as to what is safe and what is not. If they felt confident to take on that section of road then they have every right to do so. Just give them a wide berth and a wave and be on your way.Common sense. An appreciation of the law, And an expectation of respect from other road users. Exactly what the #staywider campaign is about. A cyclist's right to share the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted March 13, 2015 Share Certain laws are obvious. Others are not. I am merely pointing out that the assumption that this is a deliberate act is somewhat presumptuous on the OP's part. There are even gesoute hubbers that does not know the difference between a Freeway and a National road. Where is oom H when you need him?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karma Posted March 13, 2015 Share Where is oom H when you need him?? This thread is a bit late for friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZakAttak Posted March 13, 2015 Share Hope the photographer/driver was wider of the rider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted March 13, 2015 Share This thread is a bit late for friday. Every day is Friday in hubland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted March 13, 2015 Share Was more worried about them getting knocked over than breaking a law. Cycling along one of the busiest and dangerous roads in Cape Town is less than ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edition 507 Posted March 13, 2015 Share 35,000 cyclists went down there just the other day. So what's the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 13, 2015 Share Although not the smartest thing to do, riding on this section of road is perfectly legal. The only part of this road that is illegal to ride on is after the Wynberg turn off on the southern side of Edinburgh Drive /Momentum Hill all the way to the end of the Blue Route Freeway. Once again we judge others by our own ignorance of the law, normally it's motorists we accuse of this heinous crime but here we are, as cyclists, doing exactly the same thing.You serious, c29? If so then I am wrong but I was sure that you're not allowed there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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