Roons Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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!
AndreZA Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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.
Newboy Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 I take offense, I drive a BMW and use my indicators. Maybe because I am a Mountie converted from the Road.
Delgado Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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
NotSoBigBen Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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
Spinnekop Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 It's roadies like this that give us a good name. Oi
Gasping Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 It's roadies like this that give us a good name. Oi Agreed. 10 lashes to the chest with a hot spade - edge on!
nochain Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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??
Spaceboy Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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!
Gasping Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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
FowlStArt Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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
scotty Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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
TNT1 Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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)
Nancy Drew Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 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
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