Cyclists down M4 Durban before Sibaya Casino

[bolt67]

https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=61321&page=cyclist-critical-following-collision-with-car-m4-sibaya
 

26 year old driver allegedly arrested at flats near Sibaya Circle after hit and run 

 

One of the guys is critical , underwent brain surgery and the other is ok 

 

happened on climb up to Sibaya Circle from Umhlanga lagoon, double lane, driver left scene of accident 

[RobertWhitehead]

I am somewhat confused, in Gauteng an M road is almost considered to be a highway with a speed limit of 100km/h and above. I would not be very comfortable riding in my spandex condom and polystyrene shell on a road where cars weighing in excess of a ton are allowed to go above 100km/h.

Don't get me wrong, I really feel sorry for the cyclist and it is not nice to everyone involved, I am just pointing out that the circumstances are a recipe for disaster trying your hand on the M roads

[OVERDRIVE]

1 hour ago, RobertWhitehead said:

I am somewhat confused, in Gauteng an M road is almost considered to be a highway with a speed limit of 100km/h and above. I would not be very comfortable riding in my spandex condom and polystyrene shell on a road where cars weighing in excess of a ton are allowed to go above 100km/h.

Don't get me wrong, I really feel sorry for the cyclist and it is not nice to everyone involved, I am just pointing out that the circumstances are a recipe for disaster trying your hand on the M roads

I see what you mean. Maybe a smaller M like Rivonia Road(M40) 

[Sandro]

The M4 is a disaster.

[Leonwashier]

1 hour ago, RobertWhitehead said:

I am somewhat confused, in Gauteng an M road is almost considered to be a highway with a speed limit of 100km/h and above. I would not be very comfortable riding in my spandex condom and polystyrene shell on a road where cars weighing in excess of a ton are allowed to go above 100km/h.

Don't get me wrong, I really feel sorry for the cyclist and it is not nice to everyone involved, I am just pointing out that the circumstances are a recipe for disaster trying your hand on the M roads

As much as I'm against 'victim shaming' I have to agree that cycling M roads in KZN is generally a bad idea and the average road safety and driving skill in South Africa certainly doesn't help.

I think it's technically legal and it's not considered highway (I'm open to correction here). We have sympathy for cyclists in that part of KZN, as cycling M roads there is much different to inland. Coastal M roads are more akin to a Highway than mere major city roads as they carry more traffic, have fewer stops or junctions (thus a higher average speed) and mostly have a hard shoulder with a barrier and these emergency lanes. It's more comparable to Jhb's M1 than Rivonia (M40) as Overdrive also mentioned.

I lived in Pinetown for a while and I risked those roads on occasion but you have to be aware that your life is not in your own hands, even if cyclists do have a right to use the road.

[Leonwashier]

Adding to that, on the article you can see there's very little space there and a natural barrier. Roads generally suck, but those suck more. One idiot driver can change your life so quickly. I sincerely hope those peeps recover soon and fully.

[dasilvarsa]

You not Supposed to Cycle on the M4

[DroppedRider]

1 hour ago, dasilvarsa said:

You not Supposed to Cycle on the M4

You are allowed to cycle on the m4 between Umhlanga and Balito. You can't ride on the m4 from Durban City to Umhlanga. 

Most Durban cycling clubs (would say 85% of them) ride the M4 route on the weekend for their long ride training.  I agree that it's not for the faint hearted with cars flying past you at 100km/h. Many of the clubs have follow cars for safety. 

There are not many route options here in Durban. To go North you have to use the M4. To go South it's dodging trucks and punctures galore. To go West you up the M13 which when coming down is probably even more dangerous than the M4. 

Edited February 5, 2023 by DroppedRider
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[OVERDRIVE]

KZN peeps keep safe. 

[mazambaan]

ECCC - the critically injured rider has passed away. Very, very sad and RIP.

[BigDL]

that's terrible news. RIP