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I will attend. Can all riders where a black armband!

Whilst levying the fines is a good thing, it will not have any benefit for us. The retailers are now all hiding behind the exchange rate to increase prices. Nothing really comes our way!

Red Zone, you last comment is spot on! However, contributing to that attitude is some of cyclists who do not comply with traffic regulations. Many motorists say that if cyclists do not adhere to the regulations then why should they show respect. Maybe adherence to the regulations may help to bring about more tolerance and that should help bring down the accident rate between motorists and cyclists.

Condolences to the his loved ones. My heart is sad at yet another cyclist's death. RIP.

Towards the end of 2012 my road frame (Advanced TCR) developed a crack and I my insurance consultant arranged for the bike to be inspected by a Giant retailer in Cape Town. The retailer was most helpful and contacted Dragons Sport to confirm the crack. It was within days that I was informed of the suitable stock available. After a week, they delivered a replacement frame to the retailer. I very satisfied with the service of both retailer and Dragons Sport in resolving my problem.

All roads out of Century City during peak hours are very congested and drivers are extremely impatient to get out of there. The way they change lanes make it very unsafe to cycle in that area at peak hours. However, there is no excuse for reckless/negligent driving. There are also many commuter cyclists coming out of the area. The two main entrances/exits at Montague Gardens and Sable Road are especially bad. There is also never traffic police around to observe the bad behaviour of motorists. It is always sad when any cyclists is hurt or die in an accident. We need to be cautious but must carry on!

Wish both riders a speedy recovery from their severe injuries, especially Jevandre. Too many times drivers say that they did not see the cyclists. How do they look out when they drive? There is no excuse when cyclists are riding single file and in the shoulder of the road, irrespective of the speed they are going at. Motor vehicles overtake at speed without running into the car they are passing. Why hit a cyclists? Maybe the law should take this negligence more serious. As cyclists we just have to continue to be vigilant when out on the road. Irrespective of these accidents, we still have a place out on the road.

On many of the funrides I have asked riders not to toss the sachets and wrappers in the environment. Some apologised and others told me to f... off, as they were not carrying the sticky empty sachet in their back-pockets. The attitude of some cyclists create a general negative attitude to all cyclist. We participate in a healthy sport but do unhealthy things to our environment.

This morning around 10h30 I came past an accident on Marine Drive, Paarden Eiland. Police, ambulances and tow-trucks standing around. A VW Golf (Chico-type) apparently hit cyclist. Windscreen completely smashed and roof bent. Could not see the injured but was told by two bystanders that it was a cyclist. Car standing in the righthand lane and paramedics at work. Did anyone else come across this accident?

Would certainly help with planning the route for the breakfast ride either Saturday or Sunday morning!

Hi Abbas, I wish you well with your recovery from injuries. Also hope you recover your bike - great machine! Such an experience stays with you for a while but I am sure you will overcome it. I was also attacked by two guys on Koeberg Road a number of years back. Fortunately, I managed to get away with just bruises from being hit with a roof baton. Don't let it stop you. Stay safe!

A friend of mine experienced the same with two specialized romin saddles. His was less than a year old and both were replaced. Could be a manufacturing fault causing the carbon saddles to crack.

Speedy recovery to the injured cyclists. It is amazing that some motorists will not take a few seconds to ensure that it is safe to open their doors when parking. Has happened to me a few years back on Koeberg Road, Milnerton. Well done to Swift for their generosity and Cycle Factory for wanting to contribute. It is also amazing to have people like Paul and Kelly around.

I can attest to the fact that there must be quite a number of cyclists who owe their lives to wearing a good helmet. A few years back I also had a nasty accident in a funride. The rider in front of the bunch hit an oil patch and went down. As we were heading downwind at the time, the speed was high and a number of us were involved in the crash. I ended up with a deflated lung, 5 broken ribs and concussion. At the hospital I was told that my helmet saved me from more severe head injuries. I still observe some 'macho' riders out on the road without a helmet. Tried to talk one and was told to f... off. Some people spend huge amounts of money on components and not the same on a good helmet. Keep safe guys.

I wonder in which country the saddles are going to pop up! The robbers are certainly not intending to sponsor a racing team from Europe. Watch out for shops that will run specials on San Marco saddles.

This is very bad. The perpetrators saw an opportunity and hit on him. Glad to know that he is OK. I cycle mostly alone and only with my mates over the weekend. I have cycled alone over Red Hill past the informal settlement without any incident on many occasions. It is becoming more frequent for cyclists on their own to be mugged. Take care guys!

Wishing you a speedy recovery from your injuries, Johan. I hope the authorities prosecute the taxi driver. They seem to get away with so much. I was nearly taken out by a taxi in the yellow lane last week whilst on a morning ride going past Tygervalley.

Also agree. A while back I needed some tyres and although it was after hours Naas said that I could collect it as he was still on the premises. Excellent service!

Great going, Daryl and Orica Greenedge! Keep the yellow for as long as you can! So good for South African cycling!

In full agreement with Max Headroom. PPA has been the organisation that has done most for us funriders and the funriders have contributed largely to the growth of cycling. The pro ranks are a small circle. If not for funriders most bike shops would not be around today. I will not pay license fees to CSA. I would rather just pay PPA for membership.

I ride alone mostly during my week-day rides and with someone over weekends. Riding alone during the week in the morning is great because of traffic. I enjoy the group rides over weekends for some coffee stops and chats. I have ridden alone for many years both in the Western Cape (Greater Cape Town) and in Gauteng (Roodepoort/The Dome) and whilst you do have some near incidents it has always been OK.

This morning at around 6.40 a friend and I was cycling along the cyclepath just before the bridge over the river mouth when we saw a woman desparately screaming at some guys ahead to catch some guys running away. She was walking and they had just snatched her bag. Some personal belongings were strewn along the path. The robbers crossed into Paarden Eiland towards the N1 side and disappeared into the factory area. Yesterday the newspaper (Argus) reported on a cyclist that was mugged and robbed near the Woodstock station. Whilst the cyclepath is a fantastic way to cycle out of the traffic, the risk of mugging and robbery is ever present. Cycling alone and even walking along there has its risk. The City of Cape Town needs to step up the patrolling along the cyclepath. One cannot allow the criminal element to spoil what is a good thinh for many. Take care when you ride along there!

I was also riding along the cyclepath when I saw the body covered with the blanket and immediately thought another cyclist killed in accident. Spoke to ER24 paramedic who said it was a medical event. Still sad that person passed away. Condolences to his family and friends - RIP.

So much have been said on just about all the forums available about the behaviour of motorists and cyclists over the last week, especially since the tragic death of the late Burry Stander. We even have cyclists attacking each other over suggested behaviour. My opinion is that each one of us should do what is right and required of us as upstanding citizens. There will always be those who will not abide by the law, but if we decide that I will do what is right and the next and the next, maybe the list of those who do not, will become the minority and so we will be able to reduce the incidents/accidents.

My condolences to the family. We need SAPS and the traffic police to ensure that justice is served in all cases where the drivers of the motor vehicles were not adhering to the laws. There are too many instances were drivers at fault are not prosecuted properly or they get away with petty fines. What has happened to traffic police patrolling on the motor cycles? We need more visible policing.