TheSaint Posted August 7, 2011 Share Personally I was disappointed in the INVESTIGATIVE journalism of Carte Blanche! So much more could have been shown and featured. This is a topic close to our hearts, but how sad was this programme put together. Is bike hijacking not taking place in any other parts of the country?Who is buying these bikes for a R1000?How do they get taken out of the country and who is doing this? I am sure one bike is not taken at a time, so there must be some kind of syndicate.Be more specific wrt the countries these bicycles are being taken to.Who is at the receiving end once the bike arrive and are they sold on the street or in lbs!Who in SA is buying these bikes? Sure they are not only stolen for export.Were the persons caught ever sentenced?Why only interview one lbs owner?(Just some questions) As usual I am waiting on the hubbers to slap me with there snide remarks. W What about undercover investigation by Carte Blanche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ the Expat Posted August 7, 2011 Share Perhaps start here https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/214081085295867/DONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest agteros Posted August 7, 2011 Share Personally I was disappointed in the INVESTIGATIVE journalism of Carte Blanche! So much more could have been shown and featured. This is a topic close to our hearts, but how sad was this programme put together.Sure cannot expect of them to do a full CSI type investigation? However I do agree it is a topic close to our hearts and hence we will expect a lot more. The question is whether the general public will be able to stomach the FULL graphic version of stab wounds etc etc? Rather tone it done and get the message out to more people. We cannot expect other people to put life and limb at risk to tell 'our' story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted August 7, 2011 Share Time to tuck that Glock on your back under your cycling shirt. Well you buy a handgun on the blackmarket for about R300. Shoot the mother f***** and the nice thing is it will never be traced to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locate Posted August 7, 2011 Share I watched the Carte Blanche program and registered on your site to show a device our company sells which could assist cyclists in case of an emergency. The device is a duress GPS mobile which will allow others to know you are in danger as well as send your location to a web based platform or sms or email as many contact persons as you need.It wont prevent the hijack but could assist in saving your life if you have been injured in the hijack. We can be contacted on 011-4630031 or email info@locatech.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Time to tuck that Glock on your back under your cycling shirt. Straight! I agree they could have been a bit more aggresive with the story but now more people are aware of what we could face. This shoul boost business for bike parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted August 7, 2011 Share I watched the Carte Blanche program and registered on your site to show a device our company sells which could assist cyclists in case of an emergency. The device is a duress GPS mobile which will allow others to know you are in danger as well as send your location to a web based platform or sms or email as many contact persons as you need.It wont prevent the hijack but could assist in saving your life if you have been injured in the hijack. We can be contacted on 011-4630031 or email info@locatech.co.za How light is it? But seriously this is a cool gadget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted August 7, 2011 Share well done to all involved. i believe it as a huge step in the right direction. as for carte blance's investigative journalism... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locate Posted August 7, 2011 Share How light is it? But seriously this is a cool gadget.Device weighs 75 grams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted August 7, 2011 Share Pity that The Hub was mentioned in a negative light as the place where the stolen bike was advertised. They should have given the viewing public more of a big picture of the situation. Edited August 7, 2011 by Moridin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad890 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Device weighs 75 grams now for the big question Price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me-rider Posted August 7, 2011 Share well done to all involved. i believe it as a huge step in the right direction. as for carte blance's investigative journalism... I agree! Huge step in the right direction! Thanks to everyone who made it possible. Could they have investigated in more detail? Most probably, but to fully cover the issue they would need a mini series.... Lets just keep the momentum going. Edited August 7, 2011 by Me-rider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest agteros Posted August 7, 2011 Share Pity that The Hub was mentioned in a negative light as the place where the stolen bike was advertised. They should have given the viewing public more of a big picture of the situation.Geesh dude!!! Negative light? You sure you not reading too much in what was said? http://beta.mnet.co....le.aspx?ID=4401"Andy Masters had seen pictures of Troy's bike posted on The Hub, a cycling website"Nothing about the bike being advertised! Edited August 7, 2011 by agteros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locate Posted August 7, 2011 Share now for the big question Price?Various price plans outright purchase and/or mobile phone contract as device is fully functional mobile phone as well - depending on use you looking at R150 a month on 24 month contract or R1600 outright purchase and R85 a month for the web platform access Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted August 7, 2011 Share Pity that The Hub was mentioned in a negative light as the place where the stolen bike was advertised. They should have given the viewing public more of a big picture of the situation.Nothing negative about it.Great job by Kate from Carte Blanche.I would like to encourage people to join our FB group and feel free to use it and post in the group.Post your rides so others can see them and start using the group as a community to connect cyclists and get them to form riding groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ the Expat Posted August 7, 2011 Share You can also make a donation to the cause: http://www.cyclelab.com/OnLine%20Entries.aspx?type=Memberships%20and%20Subscriptions#Safe-Cycling Initiative 2011DONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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