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  1. Hey Hubbers! Recently, we've become increasingly concerned about the spike in muggings and violence, particularly along the N1 section that many of us use to get to town, Camps, Hout Bay, and southern suburbs. After some thought, I would like to try a proactive step towards enhancing our safety and security on the roads. I'm in the process of creating a WhatsApp group specifically for cyclists in and around Blouberg. The goal is to provide a platform for us to connect, coordinate, and ensure a safer journey for everyone. **Why a WhatsApp Group?** While I understand that WhatsApp groups can sometimes be overwhelming, I believe there is tremendous value in creating a space where we can look out for one another. This group will serve as a quick and efficient way for us to share our plans, coordinate rides, and, most importantly, increase our visibility on the road. **How Will It Work?** The idea is simple. Cyclists can post a message indicating the time they plan to head into town, their approximate location, and an estimate of the average speed they intend to ride. By doing this, we can form impromptu groups and ride together through the potentially risky areas. Once we pass the hotspot, we can choose to continue riding together or part ways. **Sticking Together for Safety** I understand that the presence of a group may not deter all potential threats, but there's strength in numbers. By sticking together, we can create a sense of unity and deterrence, making our rides not only enjoyable but safer. **How to Join:** If you're interested in being part of this safety-conscious cycling community, please drop a comment below or send me a direct message with your contact number, and I'll add you to the group. Let's come together, look out for one another, and ensure that we can continue enjoying the freedom of cycling without compromising our safety.
  2. Close to R55 towards Summit Road, Blue Hills, Midrand Guy on a DualSus Alu Cube 29er got hijacked this morning at 8 am by two black male thugs, one with a gun and the other with a knife. They were hiding in the bush/field on the right before you get to the top where the road makes a 90 degree turn to the left. Strava segment = BikeJacking HOTSPOT https://strava.app.link/ch0qFBHABN
  3. With the growing epidemic of bike-jackings and assaults on cyclist the consensus seems to be to ride in groups to deter these happenings. Other than the hub and friends how does one know of rides in your particular area? I have been looking into some social event sharing apps like Meetup or Joinin where one can list their cycle routine/event and others can find it by location, but these don't seem to work terribly well, or they need to be paid for. Are there other alternatives out there? Some sort of community forum/location based app/site that will work? Where one can list their preferred cycling days, times, distance and area and it will hook them up with other cyclists with similar criteria in the area. As stated I have tested the Joinin website and app and it works, but requires some tweaking as it isn't really designed for this application, and the map/address section is not very accurate, but at this stage it is the best that I can find.
  4. News Flash on cycle safety: Clients were attacked on Helshoogte this evening. New road and on the descent. 4 muggers, 1 with a heavy stick and 3 to do the mugging once rider down. Fortunately no casualties and the 2 riders got away with all possessions. Apparently the idea was to hit rider off the bike and then have the 3 other muggers do the picking. This latest incident now makes ALL roads out of and into Stellenbosch extremely high risk. Post of W.Keith From twitter: @MattDaneel: Myself & @hendrikvh got attcked on Helshoogte pass outside Stellenbosch. +-6:20pm, 4 guys with sticks hit us but got away! @bicyclesafetysa
  5. Anyone have more information on this, time, place, pictures of bikes, riders, etc? Edit: changed the heading to mugging after receiving more information
  6. Details still sketchy. @Muddy_Mike: @TeamMutualSafes Rider got mtb bike jacked in Blue Valley this evening. Hit with a brick. Two guys gun & knife. @bicyclesafetysa @Mr_TREAD
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