Roons Posted August 18, 2009 Share I was greeted by a roadie this morning on my ride. What's more he actually stopped at the red light and chatted to me on my mtb! Whatever next! Jokes aside - whether we like it or not roadie or mtb - we are perceived as a community of cyclist and anything that we do reflects on us as as a group. So to the chaps on Mount Street (Bryanston) this am - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 18, 2009 Share If you are in my are I would do the same. But the most amazing thing I did see this morning was a BMW using an indicator. He was driving over the circle instead of around it but atleast he was indicating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted August 18, 2009 Share I take offense, I drive a BMW and use my indicators. Maybe because I am a Mountie converted from the Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delgado Posted August 18, 2009 Share If you are in my are I would do the same. But the most amazing thing I did see this morning was a BMW using an indicator. He was driving over the circle instead of around it but atleast he was indicating. My good man are you suggesting that the Bavarian schnellmobile actually comes fitted with thos ghastly trinkets?? Delgado2009-08-18 01:47:57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 18, 2009 Share I was greeted by a roadie this morning on my ride. What's more he actually stopped at the red light and chatted to me on my mtb! Whatever next! Jokes aside - whether we like it or not roadie or mtb - we are perceived as a community of cyclist and anything that we do reflects on us as as a group. So to the chaps on Mount Street (Bryanston) this am - thanks! Probably a noobie that doesn't know the roadie code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted August 18, 2009 Share It's roadies like this that give us a good name. Oi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasping Posted August 18, 2009 Share It's roadies like this that give us a good name. Oi Agreed. 10 lashes to the chest with a hot spade - edge on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 18, 2009 Share I wonder what club he was from ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochain Posted August 18, 2009 Share I have a bit of a problem.I am a roadie that sometimes commute during the week with my Mtb?So what to do...should I just take the safe option and not greet anybody?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceboy Posted August 18, 2009 Share Hey...i was one of the roadies (even though I'm a MTB'er at heart) this morning...but it was Shaun the Butcher who was the really friendly one commenting on your bright jacket and backpack. He's a legend! Saying hi and having a chat shouldn't be lauded, it should be stock-standard. Have a lekker day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasping Posted August 18, 2009 Share If it was Cyclelab, then he is safe. According to another thread, they cannot be held responsible for individuals' actions. To all CycleLab club members, please do not try and burn me at the stake.Gasping2009-08-18 02:26:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FowlStArt Posted August 18, 2009 Share Hahaha had something similar on saturday morning, Im a pure roadie at heart (hit the trails on the mtb once a week). My old man is 55 (from the era where men were men lol) and ever since i started riding we Always wave or say hi 2 ANY other cyclist. Riding to the EPR we passed some MTBers on the trail past ball and bucket driving range, lifted our hands and said "MORNING" the 1 dude looked at the other with this serious confused look, a few seconds later we hear this faint 'morning' hahahaha was the funniest thing. glad 2 c we not the only roadies who say hi to ANY other cyclist HI-FIVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted August 18, 2009 Share A few weeks back i was cycling on my MTB, riding on the gravel when Obie and his merry band of cyclist came towards me. Knowing his reputation for kick you in the teeth if you tjune me reputation, i intended to ignore him when surprise he greeted me. scotty2009-08-18 02:48:02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 18, 2009 Share A few weeks back i was cycling on my MTB' date=' riding on the gravel when Obie and his merry band of cyclist came towards me. Knowing his reputation for kick you in the teeth if you tjune me reputation, i intended to ignore him when surprise he greeted me. [/quote'] Hey, OB is the nicest, friendliest dude on a bike you will ever meet. His reputation is completely unfounded, and completely undeserved.... (ok, maybe not completely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy Drew Posted August 18, 2009 Share Whatever next?! I bet you he was wearing a helmet too and riding in single file before he stopped! I went out on a Cyclelab group ride on Saturday morning and realised why it is that roadies don't greet... they're too busy concentrating on staying alive, that was my experience anyway Taxis, traffic, skinny wheels... it was all a little overwhelming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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