A unique sound, a unique bike
posted by Paul
I'd have to guess that most South African men love motorbikes, even if they don't own one themselves. When visiting Cape Town you're bound to come across many, from new to old, Harley to Honda."Think Bike" is a campaign run by motorbike enthusiasts in an effort to remind drivers of the presence and vulnerability of bikers on the road. Having lost a friend to the negligence of a truck driver, I'm always cautious when there's a bike around.
While I'm a superbike fan myself, as a motorist I love Harleys... they're easy to hear approaching and hardly ever whizz past in a superbike-like blur of colour and sound.
4 Comments:
I met the Think Bike guys at a bike rally when they just started out a few years ago, and I remember marveling at the fact that there are always People Who Care About Something, and that they invest lots of their own time, effort and money into these causes. I also remember thinking "what a waste of time", until I started to see Think Bike stickers on cars, lamp posts, helmets and such, and hearing it mentioned in conversation. Respect.
I agree with you, even in our black comminities motorbikes are becoming very popular. Think Bike guys are doing a good job. By the way I'm also getting one next year.
Pretty photos. I'm very happy with your blog. I love your country where I've been twice (but never in Cape town).
yup, there's nothing quite like the throaty gurgle of a Harley, and it's not only guys that dig them!!
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