Zula Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Hi guys Not sure if this was covered but on Saturday morning we witnessed a cruel incident. Coming down chappies toward noordhoek at about 7am, a cyclist who was riding by himself was apparently found lying stone cold in the middle of the road riding toward Cape Town. When we got there, a couple motorists and cyclists had stopped and moved the man onto the pavement where he lay dead. So it would seem that he had a heart attack or stroke. This was really shocking to see and our hearts were bleeding for his poor family who would be dealt some cruel news. They seemed to be struggling to find some form of ID. Guys we always have to wear an iceid or er24 bracelet type thing with all our details on. It could save your life! Life is a gift, enjoy every single day because when the big man calls, its game over.
AndreZA Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Life is a gift, enjoy every single day because when the big man calls, its game over. Sad news. And that is why I never answer my phone.
RodTi Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 So sad when one hears about stories like this... But huge +1 on wearing a bracelet or some kind of ID... never ride without mine....
Top Fuel Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I take it he was not hit by a car then? Any idea on his age? Condolences to the family.
Zula Posted October 31, 2011 Author Posted October 31, 2011 I take it he was not hit by a car then? Any idea on his age? Condolences to the family. Definitely wasn't hit but a car. Apparently he was 47
Seeker911 Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Definitely wasn't hit but a car. Apparently he was 47 47 Hmmm ... now that makes me feel a whole lot better . Condolences to family and friends.
LeTurbo Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Poor oke. On the other hand, I can't think of a better way to go: quick, doing the thing you love in a beautiful place instead of fading away in an old-age home. As you say, Zula, gotto enjoy ever day while you can.
MTB_Roadie Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 me and FrankTank cycled to chapmans peak, was there around 9ish...sucks what happened tho
Christopher Brunsdon Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Condolences to the family, not a nice one
Monark Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Guys for ID purposes, take your old Discovery Med Aid card, punch a hole in it and attach it to the zip on your hydration pack... it is visible and will give people all of your details... done...
splat Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I take it he was not hit by a car then? Any idea on his age? Condolences to the family. It was a friend of a guy I rode with yesterday.He had a heart attack. They waited for him at the top of Chappies in the rain, and he didn't come up.Very sad.
DJR Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Guys for ID purposes, take your old Discovery Med Aid card, punch a hole in it and attach it to the zip on your hydration pack... it is visible and will give people all of your details... done...I've always kept mine in my Camelback, but your idea is better, thanks! Terrible thing to happen, for riding buddies and family.
Tiny K Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I always carry my drivers, blood donor card and phone in a ziplock pouch in my middle back pouch. There is all my details in one place.
Chubba Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Road up there on Sat afternoon with Zula, and it was spectacular. Very sad for his loved ones, but what a way to go. Doing something you enjoy in one of the most beautiful places.
Dirty Twin Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Wow that is hectic! Condolences to his family. R.I.P.
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