Pieter1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share So today was the first time that I've had some drama on a trail/path. I thought I'd share just so you guys/girls could avoid it or just be on the look out for these "traps". Coming out of the pine forest towards the treeline at Emmarentia I hit this gem of a rock suspended by a vine across the trail. Luckily I was on a 29er and could not blast through the single track otherwise it could have really hurt. Don't know if this has happened before but just watch out. P.s. I'm no photo genius so just look for the rock I think I got it in frame. Edited August 14, 2012 by Pieter1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted August 13, 2012 Share Was this at face height??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted August 13, 2012 Share DAMN. So what you are saying is somebody suspended that rock from the tree to take out riders? I feel sorry for the guy that gets caught doing that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad890 Posted August 13, 2012 Share wow that is not cool. I wonder if it was someone trying to be malicious or funny, or if it was maybe an attempt by bike jackers to get a cyclist to fall off before steeling a bike, but got bored and buggered off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted August 13, 2012 Share FFS what next ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac.A Posted August 13, 2012 Share did you take it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share did you take it down?Yea of coarse!! After a f this and that shouting session. It was shoulder to neck height for me so yea head hight for other people. I don't think its funny of this oke, if I was going faster it could have taken me off of the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted August 13, 2012 Share you got some nerve hanging around to take fotos.brave paleface! Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share DAMN. So what you are saying is somebody suspended that rock from the tree to take out riders? I feel sorry for the guy that gets caught doing that...Yea dude. I dont know if its just to sabotage or to bikejack. After it hit me I slowed down and backtracked to see what I rode into. They/he/she broke a branch from another tree to suspend it in the middle of the trail. I've also moved a big tree that was laid accross the track just after that litlle jump after that top treeline. I also almost slamed into that thing. I dont know if this has anything to do with the rock or just some tonsil trying to be funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Pieter. Go to the police and ask them what to do/what actions you need to take.When I catch and kill the ********** that did that at least I will be able to claim self defence DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Also let one of the jhb parks people know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted August 13, 2012 Share GBH! That is the same as pouring oil on the street to cause an accident. What kind of people do this type of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Pieter. Go to the police and ask them what to do/what actions you need to take.When I catch and kill the ******** that did that at least I will be able to claim self defenceWill do dude. Wht station is in charge of the area? Edited August 13, 2012 by RodTi Language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted August 13, 2012 Share Thats a seriously hectic story, some terrible damage could have been done. I agree with going to the Police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted August 13, 2012 Share Will do dude. Wht station is in charge of the area? Parkview or Rosebank I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bean Posted August 13, 2012 Share Will do dude. Wht station is in charge of the area? Seems its Parkview...all the important numbers listed on the Emmarentia Residents Association;- http://www.emmarentia.co.za/useful-contact Perhaps the Community Policing Forum could get some comms out as well! Glad you ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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