Cradle loop and a bit of a rant - share the road

[DIPSLICK]

3 hours ago, Wannabe said:

This is just next level crazy.

Things are spiraling out of control, human life has got no value in this messed up country. 

In the world sadly, mate of mine came back from Portugal from what pre covid used to be a 2 times a year to visit his mom. The man was shattered he says we think we got crime over here, we know nothing about crime????????

he says terrible things are happening to the aged over there nothing on the news 

he has lived here for nearly 30 years(he came here as a refugee) he says it killed him to leave him mom there

the poverty Is forcing people to do terrible things to survive

 

[The Ouzo]

not the cradle, didnt want to start a new thread. I'm not sure exactly why I'm triggered by this, but I am.

Starting my ride this morning, about 1km from home, enjoying the brief moment of quiet on the streets at 5:30 before the town wakes up. I'm aware of some bicycle lights  that were in the distance behind me approaching, next thing I hear a shout from about 20 - 50m back, "KEEP LEFT" . 

At first I was like WTF? I only recall seeing 2 lights, but maybe there is an entire group.

Then I was , but I'm keeping left WTH, also there are no cars anywhere in sight.

And what comes past me, 2 guys in some Honey something or other kit.  Thats it.

Normally I'm chilled on my morning rides, but these okes somehow triggered me this morning.

 

Just be cool man. Those Strava segments will be there tomorrow again.

[_David_]

Agreed, some people take themselves way too seriously.

[Eddy Gordo]

next time just wave them past

[Headshot]

https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/south-africa/famous-brands-executive-killed-while-cycling/

 

Looks like the Cradle has struck again...

[ChrisF]

4 hours ago, ouzo said:

not the cradle, didnt want to start a new thread. I'm not sure exactly why I'm triggered by this, but I am.

Starting my ride this morning, about 1km from home, enjoying the brief moment of quiet on the streets at 5:30 before the town wakes up. I'm aware of some bicycle lights  that were in the distance behind me approaching, next thing I hear a shout from about 20 - 50m back, "KEEP LEFT" . 

At first I was like WTF? I only recall seeing 2 lights, but maybe there is an entire group.

Then I was , but I'm keeping left WTH, also there are no cars anywhere in sight.

And what comes past me, 2 guys in some Honey something or other kit.  Thats it.

Normally I'm chilled on my morning rides, but these okes somehow triggered me this morning.

 

Just be cool man. Those Strava segments will be there tomorrow again.

 

stop weaving about ....