Coronavirus lockdown and exercising outdoors

[Chris_]

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Problem being that many runners run on the wrong side of the road, facing oncoming traffic - understandable.

 

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You are supposed to run on the right side - into oncoming traffic.

[NotSoBigBen]

'The natives are getting restless'

[eddy]

You are supposed to run on the right side - into oncoming traffic.

You are supposed to run on the right side - into oncoming traffic.

This is so, pedestrians are encouraged to walk facing the traffic.

 

But I don't think it is so you can see the white of the driver's eyes as he runs you down, but rather to be able to move out of harm's way.

 

What is disconcerting is when walkers/runners hold their line it forces a cyclist to move across, potentially into the path of a vehicle passing from behind...

 

It defeats the road safety object

Edited May 23, 2020 by eddy

[ChrisF]

You are supposed to run on the right side - into oncoming traffic.

 

Agreed ....

 

 

But maybe you can help me understand the options :

 

- on the pavement (where these are usable)

 

- in the cycling lane (when there is a perfectly tarred pavement)

 

- on the white line between the cycling lane and the cars ....

 

 

OR ... run on the white line, then start a little tap dance left and right, not clearly indicating if you are going to run in the "road", the "cycling lane", or the pavement .... making it impossible for the cyclist to know which route to follow .... and then finally brushing right past the cyclist.  All this with the runner not wearing any mask.

 

 

Frankly, I expected a bit more common sense from the residents in Stellenberg ..... and once again, it is "the few" giving the rest a bad name.

[Chris_]

Agreed ....

 

 

But maybe you can help me understand the options :

 

- on the pavement (where these are usable)

 

- in the cycling lane (when there is a perfectly tarred pavement)

 

- on the white line between the cycling lane and the cars ....

 

 

OR ... run on the white line, then start a little tap dance left and right, not clearly indicating if you are going to run in the "road", the "cycling lane", or the pavement .... making it impossible for the cyclist to know which route to follow .... and then finally brushing right past the cyclist.  All this with the runner not wearing any mask.

 

 

Frankly, I expected a bit more common sense from the residents in Stellenberg ..... and once again, it is "the few" giving the rest a bad name.

 

Yoh lekker by die Kaap hey. We don't really have pavements here, nor cycle lanes, nor much painted lines other than main roads.

 

No relax, all I thought was you were telling people to run on the incorrect side of the road, I too have problems with people who cannot exhibit a fraction of common sense. Its a real problem.

 

Personally I would rather run in the middle of the road and let you cycle down the side, at least I can see behind you and it makes life easier for both parties.

[Mojoman]

Agreed ....

 

 

But maybe you can help me understand the options :

 

- on the pavement (where these are usable)

 

- in the cycling lane (when there is a perfectly tarred pavement)

 

- on the white line between the cycling lane and the cars ....

 

 

OR ... run on the white line, then start a little tap dance left and right, not clearly indicating if you are going to run in the "road", the "cycling lane", or the pavement .... making it impossible for the cyclist to know which route to follow .... and then finally brushing right past the cyclist.  All this with the runner not wearing any mask.

 

 

Frankly, I expected a bit more common sense from the residents in Stellenberg ..... and once again, it is "the few" giving the rest a bad name.

Ag ja...once again its mos julle Kaapies that are giving the rest of us a bad name...!!

[The Ghost]

I'm starting to really develop a hate for runners

Phase one - infection, fear and death

Phase two - economic disaster

Phase three - hate, labelling, bigotry

 

It’s growing.

 

Not aimed at you Jbr it’s far broader than that

Edited May 23, 2020 by The Ghost

[Stevief]

'The natives are getting restless'

yip about time to..

[Stevief]

Phase one - infection, fear and death

Phase two - economic disaster

Phase three - hate, labelling, bigotry

 

It’s growing.

 

Not aimed at you Jbr it’s far broader than that

Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to the dark side..........Yoda

Edited May 23, 2020 by Stevief

[The Ghost]

Fear leadstoanger. Angerleadstohate. Hateleadsto the dark side..........Yoda

This suffering is what I’m worrying about, thanks for extrapolating my point [emoji1303]

[Pieter-za]

This is so, pedestrians are encouraged to walk facing the traffic.

 

What is disconcerting is when walkers/runners hold their line it forces a cyclist to move across, potentially into the path of a vehicle passing from behind...

My m.o. when running is, as I can see the road behind the cyclists, to move (in good time, clearly communicating intention) to the middle of the lane if road is clear, to enable the cyclists to keep his line. If it is not clear I will jump on the pavement. In any case I will actually shout eg 'car coming' if I see a possible situation can develop.

(This however does not work so well when a peleton appear, or when encountering 'casual' riders. Works well when encountering single and fast (perhaps the more 'serious') guys.)

 

Long story short, for me it is about 'situational awareness', and to act accordingly.

Edited May 23, 2020 by Pieter-za

[The Ouzo]

My m.o. when running is, as I can see the road behind the cyclists, to move (in good time, clearly communicating intention) to the middle of the lane if road is clear, to enable the cyclists to keep his line. If it is not clear I will jump on the pavement. In any case I will actually shout eg 'car coming' if I see a possible situation can develop.

(This however does not work so well when a peleton appear, or when encountering 'casual' riders. Works well when encountering single and fast (perhaps the more 'serious') guys.)

 

Long story short, for me it is about 'situational awareness', and to act accordingly.

I encounter a few runners on my normal route that do this, its always appreciated. 

[Mamil]

Factually incorrect

 

Dunno but there's no scientifically proven reason to wear one. It's just because WHO says it might be a good idea

[PhilipV]

I when I woke up at sparrows far this morning I was vloeking the leninists and their stupid rules.

But when I dropped into the trail (which will remain unnamed, as I may or may not have been where I was not allowed to be according to the commie bastards) and the sun peaked over the mountain, bathing the ridgeline in an orange glow I had this moment where I instantly became at peace with the world as I navigated my way over the rocks and into a lekker right handed corner. Then I went home and joined the rest of my family for a ride.

So even when it's ***, it's not ***.

[Reme Le Hane]

Factually incorrect

Nope, only an N95 rated mask is able to filter out viral organisms, the closest thing to that which would classify as a cloth mask is denim, but then you can't breath, cotton masks, even muli layer ones are only around 30% protective at best. Demon gets you to around 60,maybe 70 but then you'll simply die of suffocation.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Nope, only an N95 rated mask is able to filter out viral organisms, the closest thing to that which would classify as a cloth mask is denim, but then you can't breath, cotton masks, even muli layer ones are only around 30% protective at best. Demon gets you to around 60,maybe 70 but then you'll simply die of suffocation.

But... there's a very good scientific reason to wear one that adequately reduces the speed & trajectory of exhalations, which in turn reduces the chance of spread. Doesn't remove it entirely, obviously, but it reduces it significantly if it's an adequate mask.