Cyclist knocked at Salt River circle this morning

[LeTurbo]

LeTurbo, I think you are nominated Hub rep.. We need minutes please.

 

Ha! I'm not that much of a noob. Everyone sees me with a pad, the next thing I'm secretary of some group ...

 

(I'll see what I can do. Maybe hide at the back while I do it.)

 

But that doesn't mean all the other Hubbers shouldn't attend. Speak! Or forever hold your piece peace

[JulesV]

> 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

 

I've already got plans for this evening (going motorist hunting heehee) but I think it is important that cyclists pitch up at these and other NMT promotion events in large numbers, mass action in true SA style!

 

Don't know if one already exists but perhaps we should have a thread with relevant NMT event news?

[butafly]

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.

drop the PPA a email with all the details - they might take it up with someone on behalf of the general cycling population.

[ichops]

I got taken down in February at Salt River Circle - 3weeks before argus = worst ever time for Argus in 10 years

Container truck in right hand lane coming from town suddenly turned left on exiting the circle to Voortrekker rd. Fortunately I was knocked off my bike which the truck then pinned and dragged for 39m ( I mesured it ) before being forced to stop as the bike had locked up his left front wheels forcing him into the pavement. His response - did I knock you down - hell no I just parked my bike under your front wheels !!!

Lots of road rash and some broken ribs - all sorted now. Even got money out of the truckers insurance to help pay towards a replacement bike !!

Now I stay away from that area on my comute to work !!