Lane Hoggers

[Moondust]

On 31/12/2016 at around 05H30, my husband and I were driving down Hans Strydom on our way to a ride. There was a group of Bicycle company road riders heading the same way. Heading down towards Garsfontein Rd, there is literally an entire lane width to ride in on the yellow lane.

 

But alas, for reasons I have yet to discover, people feel entitled and untouchable in groups. There were 3 people cycling IN THE MIDDLE of our one driving lane. Hans Strydom is already a dangerous road without the addition of dodging roadies. We had to slow down to the riders 40km/hour as it's a solid line and no safe place to pass. Everyone behind us then also had to drive at 40km/hour so that Mr. Entitled could use the whole lane. We gave a friendly little "toot toot" in case they hadn't heard the 5 plus cars behind them. Two riders moved over into the HUGE yellow lane while the king on his steed stayed in our lane. As we edged passed him my husband told him to move over to which he promptly replied "F%@ off." 

 

I don't know if he saw our bikes on the back of the car as we passed him, and perhaps thought to himself "Hmmm, if cyclists suggest I move over it might mean I'm a tonsil who's hogging the road?" but one can only hope. 

 

What I would like to put out into the world is this: Should cycling clubs start enforcing a penalty system for club members who blatantly swear at and undermine their fellow road users? They are bearing YOUR company name and certain rules should be enforced by the group leader no? These incidents are EXACTLY what cause drivers to lose respect for cyclists altogether, resulting in discourteous driving, resulting in cycling accidents.

[Bizkit031]

That sounds like typical roadie mentality.

[Eddy Gordo]

On 31/12/2016 at around 05H30, my husband and I were driving down Hans Strydom on our way to a ride. There was a group of Bicycle company road riders heading the same way. Heading down towards Garsfontein Rd, there is literally an entire lane width to ride in on the yellow lane.

 

But alas, for reasons I have yet to discover, people feel entitled and untouchable in groups. There were 3 people cycling IN THE MIDDLE of our one driving lane. Hans Strydom is already a dangerous road without the addition of dodging roadies. We had to slow down to the riders 40km/hour as it's a solid line and no safe place to pass. Everyone behind us then also had to drive at 40km/hour so that Mr. Entitled could use the whole lane. We gave a friendly little "toot toot" in case they hadn't heard the 5 plus cars behind them. Two riders moved over into the HUGE yellow lane while the king on his steed stayed in our lane. As we edged passed him my husband told him to move over to which he promptly replied "F%@ off." 

 

I don't know if he saw our bikes on the back of the car as we passed him, and perhaps thought to himself "Hmmm, if cyclists suggest I move over it might mean I'm a tonsil who's hogging the road?" but one can only hope. 

 

What I would like to put out into the world is this: Should cycling clubs start enforcing a penalty system for club members who blatantly swear at and undermine their fellow road users? They are bearing YOUR company name and certain rules should be enforced by the group leader no? These incidents are EXACTLY what cause drivers to lose respect for cyclists altogether, resulting in discourteous driving, resulting in cycling accidents.

 

That sounds like a brilliant idea.

But policing it is another problem all together

[dave303e]

Considering I have seen club rides use the freeways I highly doubt they really care. You will always get the odd rotten apple, just try not get close enough so you don't have to endure the smell...

[Headshot]

That sounds like a brilliant idea.

But policing it is another problem all together

Yes, agree on both counts.

[Wil6]

That sounds like typical roadie mentality.

This sounds like a typical Mountie mentality

[HBO]

I agree, that is a big enough yellow line and that is a busy road even at 5h30 in the morning. they are putting there own life's at danger.

 

I suggest you contact Bicycle Company in Lynnwood and complain there. Rules should be enforced by these clubs.

[Eugene]

Legally he is fully entitled to use the road as cyclists have the same right as motorists, however, it is just common courtesy to move over and allow the cars to overtake.

 

It would be no inconvenience for him at all to move to the yellow line

He was being an

arse.

[Bizkit031]

This sounds like a typical Mountie mentality

Shame I see the roadie in you can't take a joke,typical roadie sourness.????They take things soooo serious.

[Capricorn]

you are also allowed to overtake a cyclist across a solid white line, as long as it's safe to do so.

[Wil6]

Shame I see the roadie in you can't take a joke,typical roadie sourness.

hehe, don't own a roadbike. Vat hom op die ken oubaas

[lechatnoir]

It's Tuesday only

[Oufy MTB (Roadie)]

On Sunday from Kalk Bay to Muizenberg it was starting to get tight. A car toot toot behind me to say he was there and he was showing patience to pass me. then comes another cyclist who obviously felt I was going too slow and just as the car wanted to pass me he squeeze through between me and this car. The car rightfully hooted and the cyclist gave the car the middle finger and shouted F off. 

 

nee man, totally unnecessary.

 

Lesson: I must not ride 30kmh but rather 40kmh plus

[Bizkit031]

hehe, don't own a roadbike. Vat hom op die ken oubaas

Shame boet dis maar swaar there in the Freestate.

[PhilipV]

That sounds like typical roadie mentality.

More the average South African mentality. You see it everywhere that people's first reaction when facing criticism is to attack the critic. Flip, it's Trump's signature move.

 

Edit: Actually, your reply above my post is Exhibit A.

[fanievb]

That sounds like typical roadie DWIS mentality.

 

fixed it for you