JulesV Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Saw a guy get knocked off his bike at Salt River circle this morning. Went after the car and managed to get a pic of the number plate. I don't think it was too serious as the cyclist was gone when I got back to the circle but you never know. If you know of or were the cyclist who got knocked and want the details, pm me.
Tubehunter Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Did you see it actually happen?? If so, please post a little bit about it. I cycle through there often. Hoping the cyclist is OK.
LeTurbo Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 This from Nils's Woodstock Cycleworks Facebook page. It's tonight: There's a meeting about non-motorised transport (aka bike lanes on Albert road!) this thurs, if any of ya'll are keen to participate. 'ALBERT ROAD’ NMT COMMUNITY LIAISON MEETING #1: Date: Thursday, 21 June 2012 Venue: the Old Showroom, the Society for the Blind, 45 Salt River Road, Salt River, Cape Town Time: 17h30 – 19h00
JulesV Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 Yes I saw it happen, couldn't believe it! Just caught the collision as it happened, the cyclist seemed to be coming from town heading toward the lower main road exit and the car, coming from the voortrekker road/Maitland side cut him off in the middle of the circle. The car slowed down, the two collided and then the mofo just kept on going! So I went after the car, the guy wouldn't stop and I had to overtake him and hit the brakes to get him to stop. Told him about the cyclist who was laying back at the circle and he responded with 'oh f*ck, did I knock him? I thought he just kicked my car.' Got him to follow me back to the circle but when we got there the cyclist was gone so I just carried on to work, not sure where the car guy went after that.
LeTurbo Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 'oh f*ck, did I knock him? I thought he just kicked my car.' Seems like he's used to getting his car kicked?
(Deon) Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 The NMT has a ton of money to invest, the planning alone is a mind boggling couple-o-mill. (Unnofficially, 100's-o-mill) Best as many of you who want the future of commuting to be real, attend.. The passed has shown that planning does not always mean, doing, but support builds momentum and the cycling reps need your support.! VIVA! gwhite 1
Wet Ears Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Yes I saw it happen, couldn't believe it! Just caught the collision as it happened, the cyclist seemed to be coming from town heading toward the lower main road exit and the car, coming from the voortrekker road/Maitland side cut him off in the middle of the circle. The car slowed down, the two collided and then the mofo just kept on going! So I went after the car, the guy wouldn't stop and I had to overtake him and hit the brakes to get him to stop. Told him about the cyclist who was laying back at the circle and he responded with 'oh f*ck, did I knock him? I thought he just kicked my car.' Got him to follow me back to the circle but when we got there the cyclist was gone so I just carried on to work, not sure where the car guy went after that. Well done for tracking the driver down.
T-Bob Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Good on ya for the chase down. Personally I can't think of a more suicidal place to ride a bike in CT it's like the wild west down there in a car most of the time. Rush hr is actually the best because it's so jammed up you're not traveling fast enough to hit even a snail. Hope the guy was okay.
Tubehunter Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Yes I saw it happen, couldn't believe it! Just caught the collision as it happened, the cyclist seemed to be coming from town heading toward the lower main road exit and the car, coming from the voortrekker road/Maitland side cut him off in the middle of the circle. The car slowed down, the two collided and then the mofo just kept on going! So I went after the car, the guy wouldn't stop and I had to overtake him and hit the brakes to get him to stop. Told him about the cyclist who was laying back at the circle and he responded with 'oh f*ck, did I knock him? I thought he just kicked my car.' Got him to follow me back to the circle but when we got there the cyclist was gone so I just carried on to work, not sure where the car guy went after that. Hectic. Good job chasing him down! Some mad almost sub human people out there! Cyclist was probably going to Black River Office Park if he was a commuter. Seen a few of the guys on the road heading towards there over the years.
kandui Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 The NMT has a ton of money to invest, the planning alone is a mind boggling couple-o-mill. (Unnofficially, 100's-o-mill) Best as many of you who want the future of commuting to be real, attend.. The passed has shown that planning does not always mean, doing, but support builds momentum and the cycling reps need your support.! VIVA! I have a Body Corporate meeting at 6 , so can't make it. If you're going, let me know what was discussed. I would like to get involved.
geecee Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 if someone kicked my car id sure as hell stop. that dude sounded like a coward. but anyway good on you for getting details. pity the cyclist just up and carried on
(Deon) Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I have a Body Corporate meeting at 6 , so can't make it. If you're going, let me know what was discussed. I would like to get involved. By 'Body Corporate' you mean gym? ..I can't go, I was telling everyone else to.. LeTurbo, I think you are nominated Hub rep.. We need minutes please. Date: Thursday, 21 June 2012 Venue: the Old Showroom, the Society for the Blind, 45 Salt River Road, Salt River, Cape Town Time: 17h30 – 19h00
Andro Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) Came past that way with my mtb. Was at circle at about 07:15. Had an idiot almost knocking me on Voortrekker just after Sunrise circle turnoof. Driving older Audi A4 Navy Blue. tried to hauld in but think he turned into a side road between houses... thought nogal a cleat against a door or two would be nice. This forum been getting me bit aggro with some recent events. There was an accident on Voortrekker just before the Saltriver bridge. Nice tailback. Cycled nicely past it Hope cyclist is ok. Edited June 21, 2012 by Andro
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