Bitch and moan Roadies!

[Windbreaker]

 

I stand corrected. Thank you.

and you are a wanker

 

.... relax it was a joke.

 

[Slowbee]

nochain, I see your issue. Guys going out in kit on a non official ride can still bring the name of the club down. Kinda like me putting on HTC kit and showing them how racing is meant to be done 

 

But, as gasping says, if you wear the kit you should subscribe to the clubs rules. Enforcing these may be more tricky. I got to thinking of the big cycling teams and us lowly folk who wear replica's, but people dont really seem to care about emailing the owners of the big international teams complaining about a guy jumping a robot.

 

As a solution, perhaps members of cyclab could have a set of kit that they use on official rides (and during races etc) that has a number printed on, or possibly a name. This would make them easily identifiable, and hence enforcing of the "club rules" more easy, as they now represent the club

 

When they are on non club rides they can wear the "usuall" kit, meaning they are "supporters" of the club.

 

I think Skye is involved alot here in CT, I wonder what her thoughts are on this?

 

(yea I know logistical nightmare - but its more the concept).

 

[TNT1]

 

 

As a solution' date=' perhaps members of cyclab could have a set of kit that they use on official rides (and during races etc) that has a number printed on, or possibly a name. This would make them easily identifiable, and hence enforcing of the "club rules" more easy, as they now represent the club

 

 

 

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Nice... I got a ton of old kit from some mates who are now overseas.... I'd like to see tannie from slaapstad track down baby burgess or someone in the states cause I shot a red light

 

[Slowbee]

 

 

As a solution' date=' perhaps members of cyclab could have a set of kit that they use on official rides (and during races etc) that has a number printed on, or possibly a name. This would make them easily identifiable, and hence enforcing of the "club rules" more easy, as they now represent the club

 

 

 

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Nice... I got a ton of old kit from some mates who are now overseas.... I'd like to see tannie from slaapstad track down baby burgess or someone in the states cause I shot a red light

 

eeeish mister bob, just report the name to the club, let them do the work. Down here, we get others to do the work for us - like those people in GP land

 

[Guest Frail4Life]

City, THE ONE REASON WHY THE CLUB HAS HAD NO INCIDENTS WITH MOTORISTS IS BECAUSE YOU HAVE THAT "LITEHOUSE" AROUND FOLLOWING  YOU ALL THE TIME. SOME CYCLISTS DO SHOW THE PUBLIC SOME RESPECT. PLEASE LETS ALL GO A LITTLE OUT OF OUR WAY AND SHOW THE MOTORISTS WE CAN RESPECT EACH OTHER. FOR STARTERS DO YOU HAVE DECENT LIGHTS ON YOUR BIKE WITH FRESH BATTERRIES. DOES NOT MATTER WHAT TIME OF THE DAY YOU ARE OUT RIDING, A FLASHING, IRRITATING LIGHT CAN SAVING YOUR LIFE.  

YES CERTAIN TIMES  YOU NEED TO RIDE ABREAST. AT THE SAMETIME ON A DUAL LANE ROAD ,  IT IS SOMETIMES BETTER TO OBSTRUCT ONE LANE.

 

BY DOING SO YOU ARE NOT STOPPING TRAFFIC, JUST THE SPEEDING COFFINS.  IF I CYCLE ALONE AND I FEEL THREATENED THEN I CYCLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE.

frail2009-08-19 14:40:43

[Gasping]

I stand corrected. Thank you.

and you are a wanker

.... relax it was a joke.

 

Thank you for your joke.

 

Here is another one - why would you choose a user name for the Hub that implies flatulence?

[Windbreaker]

 

I stand corrected. Thank you.

and you are a wanker

 

.... relax it was a joke.

 

Thank you for your joke.

 

Here is another one - why would you choose a user name for the Hub that implies flatulence?

well if you think about it you will see that there are other interpretations as well.

Windbreaker aka anorak. Anorak being someone who doesn't have a life outside of a particular interest.

windbreaker who rides in lots of windy conditions (needs some extrapolation)

and then of course the one that people usually click to straight away. I used to use a certain brand of sports drink and ....

 

but well done you got one out of three

 

[Canaris]

from all the posts the following is to be considered:

 

When you ride in a club's colours you will be associated with both the best and the worst of the club.  You will have to take responsibility to ensure that your attitude is aligned with that of the rules and regulations of the club.  Furthermore, in order to protect your good name you will have to ensure that the rule and regulations of the club are respected by all club members.  If you will not or cannot accept that then, you will have to find a cub that reflects your attitude within their rules, regulations and culture. 

You cannot escape the fact that you will be judged by your fellow club members behaviour.

 

Secondly, South African roads are dangerous.  Motorists disobey the rules and regulations, cyclists do likewise.  As rational human beings road cycling is a irrational habit that we allow ourselves.  We must never forget that we are busy with a potentially fatal activity, almost like playing with venomous snakes, and therefore we as cyclists should take all necessary measures to protect ourselves.  The day that we stop cycling on roads will be the day that the SUV's and taxi's will start pushing the sedans off the road.  As the most vulnerable road user, we must act with such an attitude.  Visibility, confidence, and defensive attitude.  (Ps motor vehicle drivers without their cars are pedestrians)

 

Lastly, roadies should respect MTbkers, because one day you too will find the gravel shoulder and single track.

 

[AndreZA]

When you ride in a club's colours you will be associated with both the best and the worst of the club.? You will have to take responsibility to ensure that your attitude is aligned with that of the rules and regulations of the club.? Furthermore' date=' in order to protect your good name you will have to ensure that the rule and regulations of the club are respected by all club members.? If you will not or cannot accept that then, you will have to find a cub that reflects your attitude within their rules, regulations and culture.[/quote']

 

 

 

It's always been that way. You should always be proud of your club and hold the name high and do whatever you do to promote its good name.

[Brian Fantana]

Hi everyone,

 

I am a road cyclist and mountain biker, and it is difficult for me to decide which I love best.  I lived in jhb for the whole of last year and now live in PE.  In jhb I commuted by means of mtb for a whole year to work and back.  I saw a lot of cyclists on the road and it was there that I realised why some motorists don't like roadies a lot and the other way round as well.

 

I saw a few incidents while riding alone and in bunches where motorists were overreacting but there were also incidents where a motorist just hooted to make the cyclists aware he is there and once it was to greet some familiar people but as soon as the car hooted the zaps were flying and there was a lot of swearing.

 

I think cyclists (mountain bikers and roadies) are a proud bunch and I think we and the motorists have an equal share in the problem. 

 

The only way things will become better is if everyone (cyclists and motorists) swallowed their pride and take their fellow human being into account.

 

It's also not acceptable that people from different dissciplines of cycling argue with each other like they do on this post.

 

Come on guys chat to each other like your speaking to each other in person, just because you are chatting on a computer doesn't give you the right call someone else names and stuff. 

Stephan2009-08-21 07:59:03

[GTRacing]

Man, you roadies must be BaD. This thread's got some stamina...

[Gasping]

Man' date=' you roadies must be BaD. This thread's got some stamina...[/quote']

 

Yup, everyone's in training for the summer riding season.

[DRIVETRAIN]

Secondly, South African roads are dangerous.  Motorists disobey the rules and regulations, cyclists do likewise. -Quote: Kona Fan

 

I agree here - & with many a post here but I still believe both parties need to find common ground: I recently bought an Allsafe top - very green / bright & with reflecting strips ... very nice for summer and fits well over a cycling top - this just so that "I COULD BE SEEN & NOTICED BY MOTORISTS" -

 

Do U think that even helped yesterday ? NO - 2 seperate motorists swore by the fact that they could beat me at the intersections (they had to stop) & I had right of way - they blatantly went over the stop street after quickly looking right & left .......... I had to slow down 'cos I saw their intentions .............

 

so sorry there are very few motorists who actually give a damm about cyclists

 

"DT" 

 

[Gasping]

DriveTrain, you are also correct.

 

I ride with a T shirt that is BRIGHT ORANGE. Not much of a fashion statement I know, but it is very "obvious" and "blatant".

 

When I get to an intersection of a place where the danger is increased, I sit up on the bike to make myself as visible as possible.

 

Given that I am now taller than most cars and highly visible, there are still some Chops who think that I am there for target practise.

 

I ride alone, so by default I ride in single file. I stop at stop streets to be safe for me. When it is my turn at a 4-way stop, I watch the Mutha who is supposed to let me proceed. I have managed to stay in one piece so far.

 

Back in the day when I got my 50cc license, my Oldman gave me invaluable advice on how to stay alive on a motorbike and I still use it today.

 

"there are 5 cars around you. All the drivers are blind, drunk, psychotic and the hell-in with you. With this in mind, go ride your bike."

[porky]

 

so sorry there are very few motorists who actually give a damm about cyclists

 

"DT" 

 

 

Yeh, but I think you could safely generalise it a bit more and say, there are few "people" who care about other "people".

 

Here on the dark tip of Africa, its every man for himself - sad but unfortunately true.! 

[cat-i]

 

 

"there are 5 cars around you. All the drivers are blind' date=' drunk, psychotic and the hell-in with you. With this in mind, go ride your bike."

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agrre with that - i look like a christmas tree on the bike, and assume that i'm invisible, this seems to help.