natway09 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Agree, but we all knew that. 2nd most dangerous thing on the road,,,,,,, a lone cyclist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 4 hours ago, webfact said: Those vans are just too dangerous and besides - he needs a rest! When I heard of his trip, I wondered if he'd survive it. Wow, from the horse's mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 4 hours ago, hotchilli said: At the age of 28 I'm surprised he got 10 months off work so no holiday, more likely he quit his job, in which case I wonder how he funded his trip for that length of time & how he's going to get home, another 10 months or a flight? Another "go fund me".???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 4 hours ago, VYCM said: The drivers are a danger and a nuisance, I am a foreigner and always on the lookout for foreigner haters (easy to spot), they pass you at speed and quite close, the minivan drivers do this on most occasions. They also drive as if they own the roads, always hogging the left lane that normally allow the scooters through, these people are evil on our roads. It probably isn't about being 'foreigner haters' as much as it's about being 'motorcycle haters'. It's about status. Car/van/SUV/pickup driver - high status; motorcycle driver - low status. Maybe with the exception of the dudes suited up in body armor and driving like they're members of Team Honda Racing in which case the van drivers can't keep up although they try putting everyone else on the road at risk plus everyone in the van. Then there are bicycles - even lower status then motorcycles, but a notch above pedestrians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 4 hours ago, VYCM said: I’ve been riding motorcycles in Thailand for years. Long ago before the mini vans became part of the public transport system I felt close to 100% safe on Thai roads. These days if I see a minivan behind I keep it in sight and pull over to the left to let him pass. The drivers are a danger and a nuisance, I am a foreigner and always on the lookout for foreigner haters (easy to spot), they pass you at speed and quite close, the minivan drivers do this on most occasions. They also drive as if they own the roads, always hogging the left lane that normally allow the scooters through, these people are evil on our roads. The drivers who hog the centre and outside lanes are worse than the minivan drivers. I am not saying it is right, but that is why minivans sometimes use the hard shoulder for overtaking, or should I say undertaking. I have been sitting in the front seat of minivans lots of times, and I have seen it all for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 For the past 10 years I've been doing motorcycle trips all over the North, North East and Central provinces. One of the first things I learned was, if I'm doing 120kph and I see a mini van in my mirror, slow down and move the hell over to the shoulder, as the one you SEE is only the "point man" for a string of 5-8 more, all bumper to bumper, and all doing well over 140kph. These people are Nucking Futs on the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Just Weird said: Are you not happy to see that he survived running the gauntlet of drivers in every other country he passed through also? But other countries drivers are not as bad as Thai drivers, and that is official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Good on him, not many people live their dream. Also smart enough not to push his luck when he felt uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Bet he has a sore arse,and he must have gone through a few tyres,good job regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff56 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 9:37 PM, Phuketshrew said: After taking 10 months to get here and not seeing his old man for 3 years you would think he would want stay longer than a week. Maybe he only had 10 months, 4 days, and one week holiday time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxYakov Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Typically, I don't see rear view mirrors on his bike. He should have his head examined while he's still alive and take a plane back home if he really wants to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxYakov Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 11 hours ago, natway09 said: Agree, but we all knew that. 2nd most dangerous thing on the road,,,,,,, a lone cyclist 3rd most dangerous - two or more cyclists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodie Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 16 hours ago, lemonjelly said: He’s actually called Williem Cornelissen Slight typo. It's Willem Cornelissen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitnessHealthTravel Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yeah they are scary but if you are riding that far (or in Thailand) on that bike higher visibility saddle bags and clothing could help. (although some say 'Hi Vis' gear is like having a target on your back). At least he survived and will fly home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Must be nice to not have a care in the world and take almost a year off doing what you want at his age. I did a lot of travel, but could do it since I had a 3 month on and 3 month off gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Not sure if or why he highlighted Thai mini-vans... maybe it's just journalism, all traffic on Thai roads are a constant danger, for bicycles I'd say the 10 wheelers with trailer are more dangerous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Good job on the guy, maybe Dad keeps the bike and son gets an airline ticket. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricky Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: Not sure if or why he highlighted Thai mini-vans Read the article, he says Thai mini vans are the most dangerous thing, says Dutch cyclist who rode to see his dad in Thailand Yes, roads are a constant danger all over the world, for bicycles the 10 wheelers with trailers. He has very good knowledge on Thai roads and has pointed out what is the most Dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 19 hours ago, possum1931 said: But other countries drivers are not as bad as Thai drivers, and that is official. No, it is not official! Accident stats may be "official" but "other countries drivers not being as bad as Thai drivers" is your generalisation and just your opinion. I'm sure there are some worse drivers worldwide than some Thai drivers, some Thai drivers are actually good drivers and would be better drivers than many drivers in other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullie Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 23 hours ago, damascase said: That surely sounds more like it! Not really. Williem is NOT a Dutch name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryP Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, Just Weird said: No, it is not official! Accident stats may be "official" but "other countries drivers not being as bad as Thai drivers" is your generalisation and just your opinion. I'm sure there are some worse drivers worldwide than some Thai drivers, some Thai drivers are actually good drivers and would be better drivers than many drivers in other countries. I would certainly prefer cycling here than in Egypt. Hell, driving on the streets of Cairo makes the driving Bangkok seem exemplary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran00001 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 9:11 PM, damascase said: Quite a performance! Sure he’s Dutch? Or is his name misspelled? Why do you imagine you could ascertain someone nationality by their name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Just Weird said: No, it is not official! Accident stats may be "official" but "other countries drivers not being as bad as Thai drivers" is your generalisation and just your opinion. I'm sure there are some worse drivers worldwide than some Thai drivers, some Thai drivers are actually good drivers and would be better drivers than many drivers in other countries. Sorry, but the Thai road statistics say it all, and don't even include the people that die on the way or in hospital. That is not just an opinion. At this moment in time Thailand are no 1 in the world according to the statistics. OK the reports could be wrong and maybe only half of the 200 odd cavalry were actually killed at the Little Big Horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 8 minutes ago, possum1931 said: Sorry, but the Thai road statistics say it all, and don't even include the people that die on the way or in hospital. That is not just an opinion. At this moment in time Thailand are no 1 in the world according to the statistics. OK the reports could be wrong and maybe only half of the 200 odd cavalry were actually killed at the Little Big Horn. Sorry, but they do not support what you generalised originally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damascase Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Kieran00001 said: Why do you imagine you could ascertain someone nationality by their name? I am Dutch, and the name in the original text is one that just doesn’t appear in the Dutch databank of family names in The Netherlands. Just out of curiosity about the ‘strange’ name, not because it would make any difference what nationality the guy has. I admire his performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran00001 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 22 hours ago, Bullie said: Not really. Williem is NOT a Dutch name. Yeah sure, its not like its the name of the King of Holland or anything, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran00001 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 18 hours ago, damascase said: I am Dutch, and the name in the original text is one that just doesn’t appear in the Dutch databank of family names in The Netherlands. Just out of curiosity about the ‘strange’ name, not because it would make any difference what nationality the guy has. I admire his performance! Well, you must really be curious about this name to have bothered to search for it in the Dutch databank of family names, that or insanely bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damascase Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, Kieran00001 said: Well, you must really be curious about this name to have bothered to search for it in the Dutch databank of family names, that or insanely bored. As I said, curiosity - and 5 seconds to spare to look it up, no big deal. You must be quite bored to question my curiosity, aren’t you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damascase Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, Kieran00001 said: Yeah sure, its not like its the name of the King of Holland or anything, is it? Indeed, it isn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran00001 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 1 hour ago, damascase said: Indeed, it isn’t. Fascinating, did you google the various spellings his name is attributed in the press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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