mtbgirlz Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 A heads up that the thumb tack sabotage tactics are being used again in the Cradle, my partner punctured heading back to Hans Strydom just after Cradle Restraunt turn off, heard of others as well. These are hectic sized tacks and black so not easily spotted. Not cool!
MariusC Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 What kind of sick satisfaction do these people get by doing stuff like that?
Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Based on the last thread on this topic they arn't doing it for kicks, but rather don't want cyclists riding there. If someone catches them I hope they get attempted murder convictions.
rob_mtb Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Based on the last thread on this topic they arn't doing it for kicks, but rather don't want cyclists riding there. If someone catches them I hope they get attempted murder convictions.little bit dramatic there
Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 "little bit dramatic there" Maybe, or maybe not. If you hit a tack at high speed you can fall. If you can fall, you can die. It is improbable, but it can happen.
scotty Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 little bit dramatic thereA blowout on skinny tires at speed could result in more than just an annoyance.
Mojoman Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 little bit dramatic thereNot really, what if the rider loses control and goes under a car?
The Drongo Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Based on the last thread on this topic they arn't doing it for kicks, but rather don't want cyclists riding there. If someone catches them I hope they get attempted murder convictions. "Murder by Thumbtack" My mind is beginning to form classic Monty Python sketches... :lol:
'Kaze Pete Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 One option would be to collect the "thumb tacks" and kindly deposit them out of the way where they'll be more seen easily so the original owner can collect them. For instance on the road leading to the Cradle Restaurant?
rob_mtb Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I have an invention that might solve your problem here. It's a fork mounted broom/magnet that clips in front of your front wheel. It sweeps the road and catches anything metallic before you ride over it. The huge bonus is it picks up coins too, so you could very well end up at the Vida with a few rond collected. Do I hear "latte' " anyone?
Weight Weenie Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Can someone post a pic of the actual tacs ? Sure tyre liners would stop them ?
Riding in Africa Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Hello, I have been talking to the chairman of the cradle residents Ass and we are trying to find out who it is, there was some found last week by the lion park and the lower circle. We need to find a pattern to these pins being dropped on the road. If you have any information as to the exact location on the craddle please email me , mtb@cgcycling.co.za The res Ass also want to put a stop to this and through the craddle watch system are on the look out for the people responsible.
'Kaze Pete Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Hello, I have been talking to the chairman of the cradle residents Ass and we are trying to find out who it is, there was some found last week by the lion park and the lower circle. We need to find a pattern to these pins being dropped on the road. If you have any information as to the exact location on the craddle please email me , mtb@cgcycling.co.za The res Ass also want to put a stop to this and through the craddle watch system are on the look out for the people responsible. Infinitely more productive than the redistribution of the thumb tack. Just weird that CGC mountainbiking and not road cycling is stepping to the fore. Thanks!
Riding in Africa Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 A lot of MTBr,s ride in the area as well. The Chairman of the craddle Ass is a very old friend of mine so it makes it a bit easier to get past the politics.
mtbgirlz Posted January 24, 2012 Author Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Can someone post a pic of the actual tacs ? Sure tyre liners would stop them ? Edited January 24, 2012 by mtbgirlz
DavidE373 Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Not that it's a fantastic excuse but when you see how the two major clubs behave in the Cradle it's no wonder someone is throwing tacs in the road. I feel ashamed to be on a bike when I see how they ride, spilling into the oncoming traffic lane. A real shame!
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