flashcannon Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 Have just completed the Stellenbosch MTB race today with my 12 Year old(15km) and I must say I am most disappointed with the behaviour of older cyclists. I regard myself as an experienced cyclist, having ridden bikes for the past 25 years and when you see older cyclists pushing and shoving little ones off their bikes to get past and complete the 30km,YES 30KM,I get rather upset. If this is the example that we are setting the youngsters in general and especially the youngsters coming into cycling, no wonder you see teenagers doing the same!! People in general need to behave and get some manners, otherwise we are bound to raise the next generation being a bunch of thugs!
Bikalot Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 apparently there was prize money up to 67th place in the 30km race
Skye Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 Have just completed the Stellenbosch MTB race today with my 12 Year old(15km) and I must say I am most disappointed with the behaviour of older cyclists. I regard myself as an experienced cyclist' date=' having ridden bikes for the past 25 years and when you see older cyclists pushing and shoving little ones off their bikes to get past and complete the 30km,YES 30KM,I get rather upset. If this is the example that we are setting the youngsters in general and especially the youngsters coming into cycling, no wonder you see teenagers doing the same!! People in general need to behave and get some manners, otherwise we are bound to raise the next generation being a bunch of thugs![/quote'] This sort of uncalled for behavior always fascinates me There is absolutely no reason for it. Hope your son put the bad experience behind him and enjoyed the event.
GoLefty!! Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 welcome to the modern cyclist. lycra clad, self absorbed, d**s.... and sadly, yes its not the minority
Guest colonel Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 As soon as you hit Sea Point up to Chappies no one says hello or jack like that when you wave. Go back to Tableview and everyone waves and says hello. I guess they just better that side of the world...
scuzzy Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 My wife also participated in the 15km, first mtb race for her as well, she also mentioned how rude the people were. Quite scary. I did the 30k with friends of mine, didn't want to do the muddy thing, starter in the last group of D, even there, with nothing to win, the people were so hung up, really, if you are past halway, still at the back with the D bunch and the want to push and shove, nee wat, ai ai , really sad.
Windbreaker Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 As soon as you hit Sea Point up to Chappies no one says hello or jack like that when you wave. Go back to Tableview and everyone waves and says hello. I guess they just better that side of the world...No.... it's just that we recognise you on this side of the berg.
Guest colonel Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 As soon as you hit Sea Point up to Chappies no one says hello or jack like that when you wave. Go back to Tableview and everyone waves and says hello. I guess they just better that side of the world...No.... it's just that we recognise you on this side of the berg. Wait till you my side of the hood.....
Bullbar Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 Raced the 60km at the front of the field. Good manners all round, even on the slippery single track the less technically adept riders pulled over at the request of "track" Hit the 40km riders on Pappegaai berg and no such luck. I think its just experience on the bike and as said simple manners and knowing the rules of mtb races. No exuse for pushing past less experienced riders even if they refuse to get out of the way. Sometimes its simply lack of experience and they are too nervous to move. No problem ride around them when its safe to do so!
Oiltrash Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 As soon as you hit Sea Point up to Chappies no one says hello or jack like that when you wave. Go back to Tableview and everyone waves and says hello. I guess they just better that side of the world...No.... it's just that we recognise you on this side of the berg. Watch out buddy.. we gonna get ya!!!!
jacques(masons) Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 MABY MUST THE SLOWYS STAY ON THE LEFT AND LET THE FASTYS PASS ON THE RIGHT AND GO LEFT IF SOMEONE YELL AT THEM WHEN THE ARE SLOW AND DONT GET MAD IF THEY DO YELL AT THEM!!!!!!
butafly Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 WHAT YOU WANT TO YELL AT THEM FOR? coming thru on your left / right said in a moderate tone will get the desired move. you might just come across one of my friends who has the attitude " i paid my money, you wait" if you yell at him. and he is a big oke too.
Overlord Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 MABY MUST THE SLOWYS STAY ON THE LEFT AND LET THE FASTYS PASS ON THE RIGHT AND GO LEFT IF SOMEONE YELL AT THEM WHEN THE ARE SLOW AND DONT GET MAD IF THEY DO YELL AT THEM!!!!!! Tell you what. Come ride behind me and yell at me. See what happens to rude people.
Dirtbreath Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 MABY MUST THE SLOWYS STAY ON THE LEFT AND LET THE FASTYS PASS ON THE RIGHT AND GO LEFT IF SOMEONE YELL AT THEM WHEN THE ARE SLOW AND DONT GET MAD IF THEY DO YELL AT THEM!!!!!! Tell you what. Come ride behind me and yell at me. See what happens to rude people. I agree. This is a very fast way to go from to .
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