Be courteous to farmers and landowners

[Odders]

When riding on someone else’s land at least have the courtesy to say hello. You never know, it may just be the land owner.

 

The same goes for people on horseback. Approach them slowly and warn them if you are approaching from behind. Horses unlike bikes have a mind of their own.

 

BTW, have a look at my blog which is tracking our preparation and training for the joberg2c 2011 at blogspot joberg2c 2011 preparation. For those of you who don't know it's a 9 day multiday MTB event from Johannesburg to Scottburgh

[Shebeen]

sounds like you're condoning responsible trespassing. interesting angle to promote a blog

[Odders]

Here is a definition I found on trespassing 'In present-day usage the term trespass is usually applied only to unlawful entry into private property. If a trespasser refuses a request to leave the premises, he may be removed by force.' I suppose then, it does sound like I am condoning responsible trespassing.

 

I'm actually not sure where I stand on the trespassing thing. On the one hand, I understand that open riding spaces are becoming more and more scarce and if cyclists didn't trespass then they would all have to ride on the road. On the other hand, they should respect the law. It's the right thing to do and they should steer clear... and yes it is still private property even if it's not fenced in.

 

However, if cyclists are courteous to landowners then they are partly there, If they have permission then they are not trespassing and if permission is denied then they can't plead ignorance. You see, I really don't know where I stand on this.

 

In the UK, public paths over privately owned farms are the norm.

 

Here in the north of Joburg my farther in law happens to be one of those farmers/landowners. So my advice based on numerous conversations with him, is to please be polite and say hello if you happen to pass him or other landowners. You never know when they may feel like applying the law

 

My blog aims to cover all aspects of preparing for the Joberg2c, including the issue of trespassing and how to ensure that it never becomes a reason not to ride.

[pastapouch]

When riding on someone else’s land at least have the courtesy to say hello. You never know, it may just be the land owner.

 

The same goes for people on horseback. Approach them slowly and warn them if you are approaching from behind. Horses unlike bikes have a mind of their own.

BTW, have a look at my blog which is tracking our preparation and training for the joberg2c 2011 at blogspot joberg2c 2011 preparation. For those of you who don't know it's a 9 day multiday MTB event from Johannesburg to Scottburgh

especially if that someone is cute. Have seen a few cuties on horseback when out cycling.