Generosity and help from cyclists

[FirstV8]

Yesterday i punctured on my road bike along Atlas rd. . I sorted it out and was on my way in less than 10min. .This morning i went out on the same route and punctured again on the opposite end of Atlas rd . I had forgotten to replace my punctured tube with a new one so was stranded . I was walking to a safe spot along the road to phone my son to come collect me . A bunch of CL cyclists came past and asked  if i was ok , answering " no i need a tube " .Without hesitation i had an offer from 2 or 3 guys offering me a tube which i gladly accepted . The guys name is Gavin from Edenvale he said " A big thank you to and and your bunch for the offers . I asked how i could return it and the answer was " dont sweat " While i was then changing the tube on a safe little island at the intersection another cyclist just pulled up onto the island and started helping . Thank you Siya ( not Kholise ) he was about have his size . Your assistance is appreciated. We then carried on down Atlas rd and he told me he was new to cycling and still learning from the older guys . He was riding much to big a gear for the flat road we were on and i advised him to gear back one or two gears so as to spin a bit more , which he then did and found the going a lot easier . This is the first time i have needed help on the road and it came quickly without questions asked . I will pay forward your generosity and assistance  from these two gentlemen . 

[Vetplant]

Thanks for sharing. We need to share these good stories to offset the complaints we get on here. Allot of good hearted people out there.

[Thomo]

Roadies may not greet or wave (LOL) [i do ], but we always offer assistance to anyone in need.!

[DR ◣◢]

Always offer help even if you don’t have the exact tool or spare the person needs. The moral support sometimes is enough to push you past the misery of breaking down.

 

What you put out in the world will come back to you. I’ve seen it many times on the trails.

[madmarc]

Vale roadies are actually cool okes - they always willing to help 

[Long Wheel Base]

The Vale to the rescue. We a good bunch of guys.

[The Ouzo]

one of the great things about that road is the amount of cyclists on it, there is bound to be someone that will stop and help.

[FirstV8]

This morning it was turn to" Pay Back " the tube i was given all those months ago . Along Benoni Rd just before Jatniel i saw a road cyclist standing next to his bike with the tube in his hand . I knew exactly what the problem was and asked if i could help . Yes he said he needed a tube that was his second puncture of the morning . Ever since my fateful day of two punctures i have carried two tubes with me . I helped him put it in and in no time we were on our way . He then got a call from his mates to say they were on their way to meet him in Bredel , so carried on my again . I hope he also pays it forward one day . 

[Pure Savage]

Offered a tube to someone this weekend, they looked a little poked. I think he had called his wife so refused the tube  

[Craai]

1 hour ago, Pure Savage said:

Offered a tube to someone this weekend, they looked a little poked. I think he had called his wife so refused the tube  

Ah yes, the ol' "I accidentally rode over the same piece of glass/thorn/pothole 3 times, blew my tyre,  and can't continue" trick

[TNT1]

1 hour ago, Pure Savage said:

Offered a tube to someone this weekend, they looked a little poked. I think he had called his wife so refused the tube  

I tried that once. She ordered me an Uber.

[TheoG]

13 minutes ago, TNT1 said:

I tried that once. She ordered me an Uber.

My wifey didn't have a choice, she had to come pick me up and go straight to hospital, TWICE .... 🙈

She also said next time I must not even call her .... 😂

[Pure Savage]

1 hour ago, TheoG said:

My wifey didn't have a choice, she had to come pick me up and go straight to hospital, TWICE .... 🙈

She also said next time I must not even call her .... 😂

My wife did not even fetch me, she only met me at the hospital. My whole family was there actually as nephew was being born!

[DJR]

5 hours ago, Pure Savage said:

Offered a tube to someone this weekend, they looked a little poked. I think he had called his wife so refused the tube  

You could've handed out a dozen tubes to stranded cyclists on Sunday morning along the West Coast Cycle Path with the way the devils thorns  are growing in a few places between Big Bay and Melkbos.