After reading most of the drivel on this thread I must add from behind the boerewors gordyn. Joburg is a K@k place to ride a bike. Klaar. On saterday the Twsane Metro and think bike escorted the race through the CBD of PTA and through PTA on Voortrekkersweg, one of the busier roads in PTA. THe rolling road block was doen without incident. In fact the motorists stayed stopped at the intersections until they were told that they could proceed, thus opening marshalls up to continue on the rolling road block (Amazing if compared to Joburg?) The first real problem came in the cradle of mankind where local residents forced a detour by throwing tacs and nails in the road. (Only one rider missed this). The second problem was when a Joburg motorist attempted to kill a Tswane metro policeman by riding over him. A bit of threatening behaviour by a think bike marshal help the Joburger change his mind. The third problem was the Joburg Metro police. Luckly, the Tswane metro took over for them. At the race debrief the marshals and Tswane police were commended. Also the organisers requested thinkbike to DOUBLE its marshals for sunday and also requested that Tswane metro assist their colleagues in Joburg. Already on sttaerday night THNIKBIKE knew there would be problems on the route. Some were already contempating taking firearms with them on sunday (for self protection) All I see is that in PTA there is respect for the law, as those in PTA also were "ill informed" of the route, yet the PTA residents repected the metro and even in some cases assisted in the enforcement of the road block. So the problem in Joburg is the residents and how they respect themselves, their law enforcers and others. Joburg is the last place to host a cycle race and CSA should have known this. BUT that is where the "MONEY" is and the "MONEY" calls the tune. I think if there is any reason that teeh CSA should resign then it is because they listened to money and not too common sense. From the South African cycling community to the residents of Joburg, A very big thanks for stuffing up another "Showcase of South Africa".
