Daily tribute - And the winner is...

[FanieFiets]

 

 

this isn't the (in)famous banana guy from a coupla years again. saunier dauval kit' date=' i think?[/quote']

 

nope he is way to cool for the northern suburbs. Only in camps bay area!

 

 

To anyone who saw me riding tiekiedraai on wednesday without a helmet I apologise. My helmet got lost at sundays race and insurance only came through today.

 

btw in my years of cycling this was this only time I have EVER cycled without a helmet. Having done it I do not understand what the issue is with wearing one, didnt feel any different or better.  I only felt a little 'naked'.

FanieFiets2010-02-05 14:36:20

[Wannabe]

Faniefiets, did notice someone without helmet on Tiekiesdraai on Wednesday. Was going up (coming from Bellville side) slowing down to wait for the two people I was cycling with. You (if it was you) crested from Tableview side and still greeted me.

Dont know if I got my directions/names right, still new to the area and only been in that area twice. Wannabe2010-02-05 15:33:15

[Tumbleweed]

 

 

 

this isn't the (in)famous banana guy from a coupla years again. saunier dauval kit' date=' i think?[/quote']nope he is way to cool for the northern suburbs. Only in camps bay area! To anyone who saw me riding tiekiedraai on wednesday without a helmet I apologise. My helmet got lost at sundays race and insurance only came through today. btw in my years of cycling this was this only time I have EVER cycled without a helmet. Having done it I do not understand what the issue is with wearing one, didnt feel any different or better.? I only felt a little 'naked'.

 

 

 

isn't that the one that some hubber found at the race?

[FanieFiets]

 

Faniefiets' date=' did notice someone without helmet on Tiekiesdraai on Wednesday. Was waiting on top (coming from Bellville side) for the two people I was cycling with. You (if it was you) crested from Tableview side and still greeted me.

Dont know if I got my directions/names right, still new to the area and only been in that area twice. [/quote']

might have been me. I rode up and down a couple of times and always try to greet, but people greet back less when you arent wearing a helmet.

did you have a green jersey on?

 

holy - tried my luck but it was a differnt helmet they picked up. luckily the insurance (outsurance ) treated the claim really fast and without any hassles.

 

[Wannabe]

Yes, LIme Green cycling Jersey. Red Bike.

[FanieFiets]

jip, remember you, flying up the hill! Other guy and lady cycling with you.  I'll say hi next time, i do tiekiedraai a couple of times a week. Always at that time. 

[Tumbleweed]

holy - tried my luck but it was a differnt helmet they picked up. luckily the insurance (outsurance ) treated the claim really fast and without any hassles.

 

 

 

glad you got sorted. what helmet did you get?

 

 

 

as an aside, i got given a rapha cap by craven that is tempting me to ride without a helmet

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as an aside' date=' i got given a rapha cap by craven that is tempting me to ride without a helmet [/quote']

 

no you won't!

not with your hit rate!!

 

whose gonna entertain us when you're in icu with a base of skull fracture??

 

[Wannabe]

Was me, yes. Couple I met for the first time on Wednesday. Will look out for you in future.

Doing the Medallion on Sunday?

[Tumbleweed]

 

 

as an aside' date=' i got given a rapha cap by craven that is tempting me to ride without a helmet [/quote']no you won't!not with your hit rate!!whose gonna entertain us when you're in icu with a base of skull fracture??

 

 

 

sorry will only wear it off the bike holy roller2010-02-05 15:28:29

[FanieFiets]

 

holy - tried my luck but it was a differnt helmet they picked up. luckily the insurance (outsurance ) treated the claim really fast and without any hassles.

 

 

 

glad you got sorted. what helmet did you get?

 

 

 

as an aside' date=' i got given a rapha cap by craven that is tempting me to ride without a helmet [/quote']

 

mmmm a Spiuk Nexion. It is on special

 

Dont go riding without a helmet and a caps. you are NOT a pro OR a tjop!

 

[FanieFiets]

 

Was me' date=' yes. Couple I met for the first time on Wednesday. Will look out for you in future.

Doing the Medallion on Sunday?

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jip, will be there on sunday. Not sure what group i'll join, probably D.

 

[Tumbleweed]

 

holy - tried my luck but it was a differnt helmet they picked up. luckily the insurance (outsurance ) treated the claim really fast and without any hassles.

 

 

 

glad you got sorted. what helmet did you get?

 

 

 

as an aside' date=' i got given a rapha cap by craven that is tempting me to ride without a helmet [/quote']mmmm a Spiuk Nexion. It is on special Dont go riding without a helmet and a caps. you are NOT a pro OR a tjop!

 

 

 

can i quote you on that? bigben and markstockton keep calling me a tjop! nah, i won't do that...besides i just got myself a new lid too: a silver and white giro atmos. very kewl

[Wannabe]

Fanie, I got a k#k PPA seeding. "G". I'll see if I can stick with the guys, mebbe they are faster than me (OK, probably faster than I am at this stage)

[Robo]

I think you were the tit on the Cervelo if I am correct.

 

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Well if I was Jacque Collins then that means you are the son of the silver haiored dude. Like father like son?

 

 

 

Got one part correct...the other part u missed....If only my dad was that dude without the helmet I would have been a decent cyclist. Do u do training for the fun or u the type that always see negative's in life.

[The_Break]

holy - tried my luck but it was a differnt helmet they picked up. luckily the insurance (outsurance ) treated the claim really fast and without any hassles.

glad you got sorted. what helmet did you get?

as an aside' date=' i got given a rapha cap by craven that is tempting me to ride without a helmet [/quote']

mmmm a Spiuk Nexion. It is on special

Dont go riding without a helmet and a caps. you are NOT a pro OR a tjop!

 

If I am not mistaken, don't most Porfessional Contracts now enforce the use of helmets by there cyclists at all times?

 

I do not think medical aids would pay out if they found out a guy was in a cycling accident and was illegaly not wearing a helmet. Means youu will either have to sell your house die.

 

But if you live, then there is the poor old wife or kids who have to look after you for the rest of your life whilst you become a burden to them. Makes one think cycling without a helmet if a bit more selfish than at first glance.

 

I like the comment about being greated less when not wearing a helmet. I do the same. We had a bloke come join our group once without a helmet. Told him to go and ride next to someone else. Our club captain told him to go home. Guy felt like a prize tjop and next week rocked up with his helmet. Now we all mates and have a good laugh about it.

 

I just dont'understand why guys do it.

 

Besides, my main beef with the dudes was there lack of discipline regarding the traffic lights. How many guys have we had killed here in this area in the past few years. Friends of ours. Most of us probably went to their funerals and rode in procession for them. Maybe shed a tear and all cursed the guy who rode them down. Now I ask you, was all of that in vain cause guys like this still show disrespect for other road users and for their fellow cyclists who get more targeted by motorists, truckers, etc. I average 4-5 hours day on the bike and it does not hurt to stop at a red light, here in our part of the world it may be 5 time on a ride like that.

 

I normally just shout, "Get some discipline!" to guys to ride like idiots when I see them and what amazes me if the attitue of don't tune me because I will F*%k you up. It is like a young boy so full of pride that he doesn't realize that he is in the wrong and should actually just keep quiet and maybe say sorry man and change. Immature.

 

And I do not agree with it being none of our business to put pressure on others in our circles. Public pressure has been proven to be the most effective means of keeping a nation in check second to civil authority. And in our country we certainly don't have enough civil servants to do it all. So we either put public pressure on when needed or let the country decall.

 

As for the helmet, I just mentioned it in hope the guy knew who he was if he read this, if he wants to get killed then that is his problem, but the rest of his actions affect all of us.