DieselnDust Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Judging by the number of complaints we are getting about cyclists, maybe some cyclists need to be put on leashes too. there are plenty who don't slow for runners, walkers or any other oncoming traffic including fellow mtbers.they are typically pretty slow on the ups so try to make up for this on the downs.They just need to accept that they're fat and ride up the hills harder. Change of strategy required
Patchelicious Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 there are plenty who don't slow for runners, walkers or any other oncoming traffic including fellow mtbers.they are typically pretty slow on the ups so try to make up for this on the downs.They just need to accept that they're fat and ride up the hills harder. Change of strategy requiredSound like potential eBike clients
Puncture Kid Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 So far so good for me, everyone who I've greeted on the trails greets back I slow down to a crawl when I see doggo's (I don't stop to pat strange dogs I'm coloured and they'll probably go into attack mode) but no complaints... Ok maybe about that 60 something year old lady hippie walking near Constantia nek with a tank top on and no bra.... But I suppose whatever floats your boat Please send them this way. We have none of those here in Tygerberg
rorydewet Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 little bit clueless whats table mountain always hear these ous from cape rave about Table mountain but us ous in Jhb have no clue Just needing to put it out there that Table Mountain Routes, paths etc gets shared between all. Please do that responsibly. Nobody is above behaving like a decent person. It is very definitely NOT a race track, for nobody. So the guys who like to race and do not like to slow down for people, dogs kids etc please go somewhere else where you can race to your hearts content. Seriously people we all love the Mountain and want to be in that beautiful space in harmony. We have enough aggression as it is every day around us.It goes for all of us out there. Enjoy whatever you do.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Please send them this way. We have none of those here in Tygerberg Erm... Did you miss the 60yo bit?
Ans and Sue Posted January 18, 2019 Author Posted January 18, 2019 Context, please? Did something happen recently? Not saying that one shouldn't behave properly, but it sounds as if this is something borne of a recent personal experience. When I and my buddies ride TM, we make a point of being courteous and respectful of all other users (especially those with doggos, as they can get a bit freaked by a bicycle shunting past them) and slow right down when encountering other users. Sometimes walkers / hikers see us coming down the trail and step all the way off the trail, to let us go past without having to slow down, and we let them know very much how welcome that movement is and wish them a good eve / walk. But you're right - TM is there for everyone to enjoy, and one sour user spoils the experience, sometimes. Context, please? Did something happen recently? Not saying that one shouldn't behave properly, but it sounds as if this is something borne of a recent personal experience. When I and my buddies ride TM, we make a point of being courteous and respectful of all other users (especially those with doggos, as they can get a bit freaked by a bicycle shunting past them) and slow right down when encountering other users. Sometimes walkers / hikers see us coming down the trail and step all the way off the trail, to let us go past without having to slow down, and we let them know very much how welcome that movement is and wish them a good eve / walk. But you're right - TM is there for everyone to enjoy, and one sour user spoils the experience, sometimes. Yes indeed. Two walkers and a dog. MTbiker came from blockhouse at a hell of a speed, did shout but because of his speed they could not get out of the way in time(plus dog) and he lost a bit of balance and at that moment the walker shouted to watch out as he was all wobbly. Walker should not have done that. Biker got off his bike. stormed up to them and shouted at them for being so ignorant .......+++ fortunately the walker just admitted to be wrong and said to be very sorry which then diffused his anger. Fortunately I say because we all know how things can escalate when you try and match another's anger. point still is:: we all just need to calm the damn down and be nice people.
Odinson Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Erm... Did you miss the 60yo bit? Why are you so ageist?
Ronniek Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Why are you so ageist?Exactly. Maybe some okes smaak 60 year old wobbly bits [emoji23]
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Why are you so ageist? I'm just saggist...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Yes indeed. Two walkers and a dog. MTbiker came from blockhouse at a hell of a speed, did shout but because of his speed they could not get out of the way in time(plus dog) and he lost a bit of balance and at that moment the walker shouted to watch out as he was all wobbly. Walker should not have done that. Biker got off his bike. stormed up to them and shouted at them for being so ignorant .......+++ fortunately the walker just admitted to be wrong and said to be very sorry which then diffused his anger. Fortunately I say because we all know how things can escalate when you try and match another's anger. point still is:: we all just need to calm the damn down and be nice people. Sounds like a grade A tjop.
MTBeer Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 little bit clueless whats table mountain always hear these ous from cape rave about Table mountain but us ous in Jhb have no cluein general or just about Table Mountain?
Ans and Sue Posted January 18, 2019 Author Posted January 18, 2019 I have done similar and person just gave me a blank stare and continued to run down the cobra at hoogekraal.what was he doing on the Cobra. that is a no running no walking. just mountain biking????
Headshot Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Yes indeed. Two walkers and a dog. MTbiker came from blockhouse at a hell of a speed, did shout but because of his speed they could not get out of the way in time(plus dog) and he lost a bit of balance and at that moment the walker shouted to watch out as he was all wobbly. Walker should not have done that. Biker got off his bike. stormed up to them and shouted at them for being so ignorant .......+++ fortunately the walker just admitted to be wrong and said to be very sorry which then diffused his anger. Fortunately I say because we all know how things can escalate when you try and match another's anger. point still is:: we all just need to calm the damn down and be nice people. Sounds like the classic case of both parties getting a big fright and reacting accordingly. Mult-use trails are a bit of a balls up at times. Remember that this bit of the mountain is very much a race track - wait for the Epic Prologue in 2 months time... Now if more people upped their skill levels and rode Tokai ( the only non shared MTB trails on TM) then these problems would diminish :-)
splat Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Well done, I've found a simple stop, greet the tannie, pat the dog and say "have a lovely walk!" disarms the dikbek in about 25secs.You still get the occasional Saartjie suur or Jannie jammergat, but shame, they must have been living miserable lives even before I spoiled their entire day by riding my bike (or walking my bear) near their hairless dog masquerading as a toothpick. I stopped doing that since an ridgeback tried to bite me. Luckily it only nipped my trail shortsmy own silly fault - the muzzle should have been a warning.This was on Table Mountain (below Tafelberg Rd)
stefmeister Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Erm... Did you miss the 60yo bit?...And the hippie part. When you see them, you might be forgiven for wanting to spray it to death with a can of doom.
Puncture Kid Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Erm... Did you miss the 60yo bit? Erm did you miss the bold bit?
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