Cycle Lab bullies need to be addressed

[eddy]

 

 

Novice riders just don't expect or think about the groups coming past and the experience can be quite frightening or intimidating when coming past similar to that effect when a 18 wheeler comes past at speed and you get that rattled feeling.

 

 

So, simple solution is to give the overtaken rider 1.5 m space as you overtake.

 

If it is not safe to do so, wait until it is.

 

We expect people on their way to work in their cars to give us this courteously so why not recreational cyclists ? 

Edited February 24, 2016 by eddy

[HBO]

..and behold I get a shout from behind to keep left and hold my line. WtF man

You gonna hear this all the time at CTCT, especially that section along the coast until you're over Smutswinkel

[Patchelicious]

Well Done to Cycle Lab for taking a stance and communicating it.

[lerouc]

 

• Two abreast when its safe

 

 

Correct me if i am wrong, is it not illegal to ride two abreast in a single lane even if it is safe to do so?

[TheCuban]

You gonna hear this all the time at CTCT, especially that section along the coast until you're over Smutswinkel

 

Sir HBO [agreed] - seems there are enough fast riders out there to keep us humble and unless you're about to win podium placement, better to put that pride in pocket.

[BarHugger]

As I mentioned before, come find out...

 

(Let it be noted that I am NOT a liberal, and I absolutely do NOT tolerate a guy touching another guy on his studio)

Kalmeer pille...een in die oggend en twee in die aand.....if yiu are going to join CL then take 5.....

[lerouc]

O and BTW i see the lone cyclists name is Anne, so they shouted and pushed a lady of her bike?

[SwissVan]

So, simple solution is to give the overtaken rider 1.5 m space as you overtake.

 

If it is not safe to do so, wait until it is.

 

We expect people on their way to work in their cars to give us this courteously so why not recreational cyclists ? 

 

And the fast big groups riders should have a bike bell that they have to ring before passing slower riders.... kling kling is much politer than "KEEP LEFT PASSING RIGHT"

[Skubarra]

And the fast big groups riders should have a bike bell that they have to ring before passing slower riders.... kling kling is much politer than "KEEP LEFT PASSING RIGHT"

 

On that, with last year's Sani2C & W2W my partner used his Spruit-issue bike bell often... Actually worked quite well as most people smiled and gave track without taking offence. 

[KarlvN]

O and BTW i see the lone cyclists name is Anne, so they shouted and pushed a lady of her bike?

 

yup, it seems they conveniently forgot to mention that small detail. But most roadies (on this forum) would rather attack someone who dares to call out such cowardice.

 

which re-iterates my original statement. Pushing me is one thing, but o boy, woe to the dumbass who pushes a lady and I see it.

[Lou Zealand]

O and BTW i see the lone cyclists name is Anne, so they shouted and pushed a lady of her bike?

 

I have been following these developments with some interest.

 

Yes, I am a CL member, albeit I have not ridden in the cradle for quite some time.

 

My initial reaction was one of disappointment.

 

Now the cynic is in me is starting to arch an eyebrow. I have *never* witnessed this form of behaviour from fellow cyclists in the Cradle whether they are riding in CL colours or not.

 

The CL team are a good, diverse bunch - in such a scenario I cannot comprehend that a) one or two of the bunch would not tell the offender to pull his head in; and b) stop to see if the rider subjected to the verbal and physical abuse was OK and to offer apologies.

 

I'm no cyber-Sherlock but a quick search for Annie Kurzewski suggests she has no cyber footprint...

 

Surely, if this did happen there would be cyclists - CL members and non-members willing to come forward and give their version of events?

 

Or perhaps this was penned by a rather rotund, khaki wearing gentleman who drives a 79?

 

Prepared to fall on my sword - or keyboard -  if this is 100% legit but something just doesn't gel with me...

 

Perhaps I am hoping that despite recent events the goodwill and camaraderie in the cycling community is alive and well. I certainly hope so.

[SwissVan]

On that, with last year's Sani2C & W2W my partner used his Spruit-issue bike bell often... Actually worked quite well as most people smiled and gave track without taking offence. 

 

Yep its common here on mtbks and works well, just the roadies who don't like to use them

 

An ice cream bike type bell will work even better

Edited February 24, 2016 by SwissVan

[Patchelicious]

yup, it seems they conveniently forgot to mention that small detail. But most roadies (on this forum) would rather attack someone who dares to call out such cowardice.

 

which re-iterates my original statement. Pushing me is one thing, but o boy, woe to the dumbass who pushes a lady and I see it.

Maybe check the facts and read the reponses by them before getting all threaty again..

 

Here is the post and their reponses.

 

https://www.facebook.com/CycleLab/

 

Annie Kurzewski‎ to Cycle Lab

February 21 at 7:34am · Houghton Estate, Johannesburg ·

 

I would just like to warn other cyclists riding in the cradle about the cycle lab pelotons. Yesterday was the second time I have been screamed vulgar words at by the front rider of the group and physically pushed off my bike whilst riding to the left of the yellow line, out of the way of passing cyclists. The group will approach a cyclist in front of them, scream at them to move out of the way and then physically push the cyclists out of the way with their hands as they pass. I have also witnessed this same group screaming at cyclists to move at the caves stop whilst they try to pass through. This is completely unacceptable behavior and I would just like to warn others to be aware of this, as at high speeds a fall can result in injury.

There are many different levels of cyclists riding in the cradle, but this gives your pelotons absolutely no right to behave like this.

We have enough to worry about with vehicles hitting other cyclists on road and now we have to worry about fellow cyclists endangering one another. This is not on.

As one of the leading cycling brands in South Africa this is not the type of behavior I would imagine you are wanting to portray for your brand.

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Edited February 24, 2016 by Patchelicious

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So I was racing 947 last year in A batch giving that climb up Witkoppen road some horns.... 

Brag brag brag 

[BarHugger]

 

 

I'm no cyber-Sherlock but a quick search for Annie Kurzewski suggests she has no cyber footprint...

 

 

 

Look in all fairness I would also scream at her....."heyyyyyyee haaaaawtstuff"

[EmptyB]

Look in all fairness I would also scream at her....."heyyyyyyee haaaaawtstuff"

I'm just sorry I wasn't there to help her!!