Klaus Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 I think its about time we do a protest for acknowledgment as users of the roads. I had an idea of all of us driving very slowly up and down some of the major routes with our bikes on the back of our cars slowing traffic flow. with "If it was safer we'd ride" banners. RIP - another good one gone !
Captain Slow Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 If anyone knows who the cyclist was please let me know. It is very sad and I pray that the LORD keeps all the cyclists safe whilst out riding. e-mail me shaun@sign-up.co.za or call me 0eight3 two 32 six 344 THANKS & BE SAFE!
Mechelle Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 I too saw the accident, and saw his body being taken away. Very very sad to see!! I travel down Swartkoppies and Klipriver every day and am very aware of the cyclists always up and down Swartkoppies and Klipriver, so I am always on the look out for them. Something should be done especially as there are no warning signs for drivers to be aware of cyclists on those roads. RIP, my condolences to the family.
Captain Slow Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 I too saw the accident, and saw his body being taken away. Very very sad to see!! I travel down Swartkoppies and Klipriver every day and am very aware of the cyclists always up and down Swartkoppies and Klipriver, so I am always on the look out for them. Something should be done especially as there are no warning signs for drivers to be aware of cyclists on those roads. RIP, my condolences to the family. Mechelle, if you travel these roads on a daily basis surely you would have seen the W309 cyclists warning signs that were erected in 2007.
bassasdaindia Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) after leaving the ss race i passed it as well ! does any one know who it was ?RIP Edited April 4, 2011 by bassasdaindia
ReserveChick Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 We observed a minute's silence at the start of the south group ride at 7am yesterday.Condolences to his family and friends - very sad indeed.No one seemed to know who the cyclist was.
GrumpyOldGuy Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Phew, I dont go along there often but whenever I do its packed with cars and trucks on both roads and both lanes (Swartkoppies and Klipriver) plus at 5.30pm its starting to get a bit darker now which would make it even more dangerous. I know somebody posted here that alledgedly a truck jumped the lights, but I havent seen any thing official in any newscast or paper yet. Very unfortunate indeed, but as winter draws in and it gets darker quicker we are going to have to be more vigilant, its not about who is right or who is wrong, its about going home.
DomJBo Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 The local newspaper comes out here on Wednesday, will let you guys know if there is anything in there. Thinner newspaper comes out tomorrow will also check in there and keep you guys updated. RIP
scotty Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Mechelle, if you travel these roads on a daily basis surely you would have seen the W309 cyclists warning signs that were erected in 2007. Was thinking the same.
rad006 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Saw it as well. Couldn't make out the wheels but saw the shiny body bag. RIP
Mighty Spoke Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 I too saw the accident, and saw his body being taken away. Very very sad to see!! I travel down Swartkoppies and Klipriver every day and am very aware of the cyclists always up and down Swartkoppies and Klipriver, so I am always on the look out for them. Something should be done especially as there are no warning signs for drivers to be aware of cyclists on those roads. RIP, my condolences to the family. There are signs. And on weekend mornings there is Helivac (Shaun), and a vehicle sponsored by Lexus that drive support, with a paramedic. I think we need to support these initiatives. Incidents like this remind one of the value they are adding.
GrumpyOldGuy Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 There are signs. And on weekend mornings there is Helivac (Shaun), and a vehicle sponsored by Lexus that drive support, with a paramedic. I think we need to support these initiatives. Incidents like this remind one of the value they are adding. Hmm, as I said, I dont drive along there that often, maybe once or twice a month if I go to the Catholic church on Klipriver, but I too have never really seen cyclist signs either, although I see lots of cyclists. Still think its a very busy road to cycle on.
Trubie Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Its part of our daily training routes......very very sad indeedmay he RIP
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