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[JA-Q001]

So, on my daily commute home today, I became part of the new sport in SA. Seems like it is becoming the "in" thing to throw cyclists with objects from a moving vehicle. Yesterday the same 3 guys came past and threw a soft something at me, but missing. Today again they trew me with something, this time heavier and hitting me in the ribs. I was furious. Next time it may be a brick?

 

Now, how would you react to this and what action would you take. I know that I will get them on that same route again.

Edited July 2, 2013 by JA-Q001

[fabes]

Good start would be to get a reg number

 

Not cool tho hope it doesn't happen again

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Nothing much you can do in my opinion, I once got klapped behind the head with a rolled up newspaper or magazine or something by a guy hanging out the car window, gave me a bit of a scare at the time, but what can you do, maybe just pick another route.

[TopFuel]

So, on my daily commute home today, I became part of the new sport in SA. Seems like it is becoming the "in" thing to throw cyclists with objects from a moving vehicle. Yesterday the same 3 guys came past and threw a soft something at me, but missing. Today again they trew me with something, this time heavier and hitting me in the ribs. I was furious. Next time it may be a brick?

 

Now, how would you react to this and what action would you take. I know that I will get them on that same route again.

 

How do they manage to pick you up?

 

But seriously, uncool. And to answer your question, what exactly can you do? I mean, its unlikely that you'll be able to retaliate in any way, or that it would be wise to do so. Maybe give them a little verbal abuse?

[JA-Q001]

My main problem is that there is no other route and if I kick a dent in their door they will prbably drive over me the next time. Maybe I should wait for them with my car and follow them, get their addres and so trace them.

 

Haha, maybe subscribe them to a bit of junkmail.

Edited July 2, 2013 by JA-Q001

[Red Zone]

probably just bad luck, nothing that you can do, occupational hazard.

[Heel Drop]

if a bully keeps hitting you he will only stop if u show him whos boss - just saying

[gummibear]

Try to get hold of a GoPro and get them on video then lay charges against them.

[GrumpyOldGuy]

My main problem is that there is no other route and if I kick a dent in their door they will prbably drive over me the next time. Maybe I should wait for them with my car and follow them, get their addres and so trace them.

 

Haha, maybe subscribe them to a bit of junkmail.

 

Well, Yah, its a possibility, I personally would not go there..............

[shaper]

You know the car, you know the time of day, I would stop and wait for the car then take pics of it and these idiots!

 

Hopefully they will realize what you are doing with regard to building up evidence and will perhaps think twice about doing it againi. If they have the balls to stop and ask what you are doing, advise them that you are taking picture evidence for possible future legal action.

 

I would also consider picking up the items being thrown at you as their finger prints will be all over them!

[JA-Q001]

It just angers m that these peopholle can do this with no fear of prosecution and if I take things into my own hands, I will be the protagonist. How does one counter that mentallity that they have?

[Dustbug]

From experience of these types of drivers and passengers you will get little if any response from the boys in blue, the best remedy is a reasonably heavy river pebble in the back pocket they do amazing remedies to headlights when lobed just in front of the culprit and they tend to give you a wide berth there after. not the right way but it works as the official oke's definitely are not interested unless someone has been injured.

[Wez-O]

Maybe get the cars registration and post it publically here?

[Pants Boy]

Just stand next to the road, waiting for them, with a clearly visibly paintball gun. Don;t use it, just smile and wave.

 

Otherwise take a video / photo etc and lay a charge at the copshop.

[dracs]

Try to get hold of a GoPro and get them on video then lay charges against them.

This

[nickc]

Riding near 4 - Ways early one Sunday morning I heard a car coming up behind me and as it overtook I saw it was a luxury SUV with 4 very smartly dressed occupants - must have been returning from a function held that night.

 

Anyway one of the woman wound down the passenger window and leaned out still in her evening dress. For one split moment I thought she was going to say hello or something but she threw a full glass bottle of beer at me. I dropped my head and it hit me on top of my helmet, leaving just a dent and me covered in beer.

 

They all screamed with laughter and raced off.

 

Shows that it takes all sorts !!