Chris_ Posted January 14, 2019 Share This is a call from those of us that share trails. Whether they’re the ones we’ve both paid for in entrance fees, or just on our local off-road paths, both are applicable. My plea is for the re-introduction of calls from cyclists. Just a simple call of ‘behind’, ‘pass left’ or ‘pass right’ or whatever works in the moment. 9 out of 10 times we will hear brakes, gravel moving, or talking coming up from behind, but those of you that have run before will know that our minds are probably in a dark place, or far far away, or perhaps even enjoying it, but the point is if runners do not hear you coming, it just makes for all parties to get frustrated and inconvenienced. I have no problem steeping aside from a piece of single track if I know you’re coming steaming up behind me. I’m sure (I hope) no trail runners expect you to head off through the bushes and thorns to go around a runner occupying the path. If it’s a double-lane track then perhaps just a confirmation on which side you are just so that everyone is on the same page and the runner doesn’t catch a surprise and dart in front of the bike. Perhaps this is just an illustration of the rise in noobs in mtb riding (which is not a bad thing), in which case we really could do with the old guard dispensing with some education. With love – your friendly trail runner gemmerbal, Norseson, deefish and 39 others 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted January 14, 2019 Share rule #1 applies here perfectly. "don't be a ****, be lekker" Steven Knoetze (sk27), gemmerbal, Sidekick Racer and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted January 14, 2019 Share A bell works wonders! Barend de Arend, scubes, Barry Stuart and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Buttox Posted January 14, 2019 Share A bell works wonders!Running with a bell leads to sensitive nipples from the clapper swinging about. AdamA, Bat, slickjay007 and 24 others 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted January 14, 2019 Share A bell works wonders! I remember years ago there was talk of making this law. What happened there? It would indeed be an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted January 14, 2019 Share Running with a bell leads to sensitive nipples from the clapper swinging about.That is why you have a bell-end..... ChUkKy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted January 14, 2019 Share Get some Chris King hubs....problems sorted and everyone will know you on the trail AdamA and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted January 14, 2019 Share Okay trail runners - listen up. I'm ringing my bell! Now I'm shouting... "GET THOSE HEADPHONES OUT OF YOUR EARS AND ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF NATURE" Seriously - last time on Lions Head the guy had no idea despite me shouting ever more loudly as I approached. No issues at all, a friendly encounter. Bells are good - I need to replace mine - they get broken easily. Another thing runners need to do on shared use trails - eg jeep track. If in a large group, please don't occupy the entire width of the track. If you do, I will ring my bell and weave between you which could be scary. Its not just cyclists who need to pay attention to their surroundings and other trail users. Steven Knoetze (sk27), Dan Dob, T-Bag68 and 26 others 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted January 14, 2019 Share Saw a cyclist come barrelling down the green belt in constantia just outside the silver hurst estate. **** WAS yelling at two runners to get out of way while the slob passed them within mm. Not an endearing fellow but he carried out his actions with a huge grin indicating the entitlement is strong with him.Please... This is not acceptable for interval training at 6 in the evening when the green belt is full of different user groupsBe lekker Andrew Steer, Capricorn, danievj and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted January 14, 2019 Share This is a call from those of us that share trails. Whether they’re the ones we’ve both paid for in entrance fees, or just on our local off-road paths, both are applicable. My plea is for the re-introduction of calls from cyclists. Just a simple call of ‘behind’, ‘pass left’ or ‘pass right’ or whatever works in the moment. 9 out of 10 times we will hear brakes, gravel moving, or talking coming up from behind, but those of you that have run before will know that our minds are probably in a dark place, or far far away, or perhaps even enjoying it, but the point is if runners do not hear you coming, it just makes for all parties to get frustrated and inconvenienced. I have no problem steeping aside from a piece of single track if I know you’re coming steaming up behind me. I’m sure (I hope) no trail runners expect you to head off through the bushes and thorns to go around a runner occupying the path. If it’s a double-lane track then perhaps just a confirmation on which side you are just so that everyone is on the same page and the runner doesn’t catch a surprise and dart in front of the bike. Perhaps this is just an illustration of the rise in noobs in mtb riding (which is not a bad thing), in which case we really could do with the old guard dispensing with some education. With love – your friendly trail runner MTBer have a right to be there, they pay trails fees too, dont tell them how to ride! Edited January 14, 2019 by Patchelicious DieselnDust and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted January 14, 2019 Share Mutual. Respect. It aint hard. wiledog_x, AdamA, Barend de Arend and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcBurger Posted January 14, 2019 Share Get those headphones out of your ears so you can hear nature. Chris King: "BzzzZZZZZzzzz....." But Seriously: keep left, pass right, be considerate, make your presence known, acknowledge, greet. BzzzzZZZZZzzz.... ChUkKy and MBMtbGirl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twaatie Posted January 14, 2019 Share MTBer have a right to be there, they pay trails fees too, dont tell them how to ride!You forgot this Patchelicious, gummibear and slickjay007 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted January 14, 2019 Share Mutual. Respect. It aint hard.Except when you ask roadies, then they all talk about their rights. Boggles the mind. Bat, Capricorn, ChUkKy and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted January 14, 2019 Share The slower of the two should just make their presence know to the other and ask to pass/make way/restrain their dog. It's not that difficult. Learnt this the hard way the other day when I 'sneaked' pass some geyser walking his big ass German Shepherd and the pooch didn't take to kindly to me and got in a good couple of bites of my quad and knee. BigDL and Capricorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted January 14, 2019 Share The slower of the two should just make their presence know to the other and ask to pass/make way/restrain their dog. It's not that difficult. Learnt this the hard way the other day when I 'sneaked' pass some geyser walking his big ass German Shepherd and the pooch didn't take to kindly to me and got in a good couple of bites of my quad and knee. How is that even possible with your vegan super powers?!?! Ed-Zulu, jdwet1980, Tiny K and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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