cat-i Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 linnega, i encounter friendly people every day that i cycle to work.in the spruit, if someone controlls their dogs to get them out of your way - smile and say thx. on the road, when you're waiting for the cars that turn right at the traffic light, and you want to go straight and you have right of way, and someone sees you and acknowledge your existence and stop so that you can go, smile and wave. this goes a long way. maybe further than pamplets would ... i never read any junkmail that i get handed at traffic lights. cat-i2009-10-21 14:10:54
linnega Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 My daily commutes are not filled with the same courtesy, but perhaps its is a function of where I cycle? Durban drivers aren't the best in the world.
Dicky DQ Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 linnega' date=' i encounter friendly people every day that i cycle to work.in the spruit, if someone controlls their dogs to get them out of your way - smile and say thx. on the road, when you're waiting for the cars that turn right at the traffic light, and you want to go straight and you have right of way, and someone sees you and acknowledge your existence and stop so that you can go, smile and wave. this goes a long way.maybe further than pamplets would ... i never read any junkmail that i get handed at traffic lights.[/quote'] Agreed, Rather change your attitude and actions. It will bare way more fruit thatn flyers. But if you got the money and time to burn cool go hand out flyers. But we have so few cyclists that even obey the road rules, the time and energy would be better spent trying get the cyclists on board. M 2c's Waiting for the flaming........
cat-i Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 My daily commutes are not filled with the same courtesy' date=' but perhaps its is a function of where I cycle? Durban drivers aren't the best in the world.[/quote'] i think it might just be my perception the last few days ... the spruit is SO green and the track SO sweet ... and monday's release went particularly well, so my mood allows me to notice and acknowledge the curteous drivers and ignore the horrible ones. and i'm very lucky to have minimal interaction with motorists and traffic lights ... but i'm using the good mood as best i can. good luck with your durbs-drivers cat-i2009-10-21 14:34:02
Guest Frail4Life Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Ok great Gauteng North - Wolverine Gauteng South - Captain Slow Gauteng East - Holy Roller?? Penciled in Free State - Kansas Western Cape - North - Frail I can help Western Cape - South KZN - North KZN - South please add your area.
Guest Frail4Life Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Where ever I cycle, if it is training or just to work. I generally get a welcome response. I have always had a good manner whilst cycling, I have not been scared to ride on any roads.
Kansas Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I?ll even get my club involved, this is a really great idea. Keep us informed on development.
Dirty Twin Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 No Eastern Cape? CS you can count me in and I am sure I an get Patato to help me
Captain Slow Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Thanks to all for helping out in your areas. It is appreciated. this can only work if we get sponsors for flyers. Getting your club involved is great & maybe they can help with sponsorship!
Captain Slow Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Ok great Gauteng North - Wolverine Gauteng South - Captain Slow Gauteng East - Holy Roller?? Penciled in Free State - Kansas Western Cape - North Frail Western Cape - South - Dirt Girl KZN - North KZN - South Eastern Cape - Dirty Twin & Spud please add your area.
Captain Slow Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Linnega, are you able to help in KZN Durban?
Captain Slow Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 linnega' date=' i encounter friendly people every day that i cycle to work.in the spruit, if someone controlls their dogs to get them out of your way - smile and say thx. on the road, when you're waiting for the cars that turn right at the traffic light, and you want to go straight and you have right of way, and someone sees you and acknowledge your existence and stop so that you can go, smile and wave. this goes a long way. maybe further than pamplets would ... i never read any junkmail that i get handed at traffic lights.[/quote'] Agreed, Rather change your attitude and actions. It will bare way more fruit thatn flyers. But if you got the money and time to burn cool go hand out flyers. But we have so few cyclists that even obey the road rules, the time and energy would be better spent trying get the cyclists on board. M 2c's Waiting for the flaming........ As they old saying goes and I quote, " I will rather try & fail, than to sit back & do nothing!'.
Spud Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 No Eastern Cape? CS you can count me in and I am sure I an get Patato to help me You ill mannered boor I don't know what it means but some winker called me that once.
Spud Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I?ll even get my club involved' date=' this is a really great idea. Keep us informed on development.[/quote'] You mean like we do with fur seals?
Gasping Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I?ll even get my club involved' date=' this is a really great idea. Keep us informed on development.[/quote'] You mean like we do with fur seals?
Kansas Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I?ll even get my club involved' date=' this is a really great idea. Keep us informed on development.[/quote'] You mean like we do with fur seals? Clown. Here in the sates we hunt for food and woman, so a club is a handy tool
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