Velouria Posted July 22, 2013 Share Yesterday, two British Capetonians riding in Tokai were attacked by men with wooden sticks and had their bikes stolen. They suffered some minor injuries, including a broken helmet and some aches and scrapes. The robbers were only interested in the bikes, and weren't after phones and other valuables. I know a lot of people consider Tokai as a safe spot to ride, often alone - just beware of any suspicious characters. Looks like the second hand bike industry is quite lucrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlight Posted July 22, 2013 Share why broken helmuts???? raised eybrow!smelling a rat...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushilele Posted July 22, 2013 Share What are you insinutating, Redlight? The husband was beaten with sticks - hard enough to break his helmet. Edited July 22, 2013 by Mushilele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted July 22, 2013 Share I heard it was near the bridal path/ switchbacks - i wonder if they are operating lower down then going out via Klein Constantia side over the fence.Perhaps the wine farms should be notified as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted July 22, 2013 Share I heard it was near the bridal path/ switchbacks - i wonder if they are operating lower down then going out via Klein Constantia side over the fence.Perhaps the wine farms should be notified as wellJa. or heading over to hout bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted July 22, 2013 Share Ja. or heading over to hout bay. Yes, possible. but that would mean they would have to ride back up the mountain to use that exit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted July 22, 2013 Share Yes, possible. but that would mean they would have to ride back up the mountain to use that exitTrue. They most likely headed down into the wine farms. I don't imagine the average tik kop low life bike thief would have the legs to get over the saddle. I was up there yesterday afternoon myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted July 22, 2013 Share True. They most likely headed down into the wine farms. I don't imagine the average tik kop low life bike thief would have the legs to get over the saddle. I was up there yesterday afternoon myself. Actually live directly below the saddle on the Hout Bay side. Been thinking of using that route myself to Hike-a-bike into Tokai. Will actually be quicker to hike than to drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted July 22, 2013 Share from the Tygerberg MTB Facebook Group FYI : Got this message from a mate earlier at about 13:15...Two visitors from Jersey,robbed of bikes now while cycling in Tokai forest..1 x Grey Giant 29'er and a Specialized 26' stumpjumper.Attacked with sticks by 2 x Charlie kids.No bike pics available and they are searching in the Westlake area today and tomorrow.Your ears and eyes would be appreciated.Thanks Like · · Unfollow Post · Share · 16 hours ago near Cape Town <p> 2 people like this. Sean Noble when you have pics post it here ill pin the post 16 hours ago · Like Janine Nagel Thanks Sean Noble 16 hours ago · Like Paul Benn Robbers with guns tried to hold up a church at the range this morning as well. Suspects found in a hse in westlake. 16 hours ago via mobile · Like Morne Oosthuizen Its getting crazy. Hope they get their bikes back. Glad they OK. 16 hours ago · Like · 1 Janine Nagel Haibo Paul Benn...as tokai forest is in my neck of the hoods...I normally take a shortcut through the range road to get to gate..I have seen a few suspect guys hovering about...I hate saying this, but thank goodness they didn't try their "shite"(sorry admin) with me.. 16 hours ago · Like · 1 Sean Noble i wouldn't try anything with you either 16 hours ago · Like Paul Benn I am beginning to think kangaroo courts are way to go. Our justice system seems incapable or even unwilling to deal with crime. 16 hours ago via mobile · Like · 2 Abdul Raof Ryklief and then I thought I was safe at Tokai. were your mates females? 16 hours ago · Like Tracey Whitelaw Coombe Thanks J. These are our friends T and H. We just called to commiserate. Single track. They passed the felons on the way up, greeted them. On the way down the felons let the wife H go through and then as the guy T passed they grabbed his seat post. Tfel...See More 15 hours ago via mobile · Like Corne Murray It's gotten to the point where the bigger bloody stick keeps the bike! 15 hours ago via mobile · Like Wayne Grant Shelver Dam and I cycle to silvermine gate on my own 15 hours ago · Like Morne Oosthuizen Strap this to my bike :http://www.pbagear.co.za/self-defence/1212-swat-pepper-spray-100ml-direct-stream.html Strap this to my leg : http://www.pbagear.co.za/self-defence/1214-5-million-volts-baton-stun-gun.html Can't take chances anymore... 15 hours ago · Like Kerry Holloway Shocking! 15 hours ago · Like Michael Owen Quinn A mate of mine passed two young guys holding sticks pretending to be looking at something in tokai today. Ages about 15. 11 hours ago via mobile · Like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko35s Posted July 22, 2013 Share why broken helmuts???? raised eybrow!smelling a rat...... Clearly what they did was sell their bikes in the well know Tokai bike sales tree after which they gave each other a celebratory and sound thrashing and took a happy stroll down the mountain clutching the cash from the sale and discussing how to rip off their insurance company.It would be plain silly to believe they could possibly have been robbed... Music Pirate, Wannabe and Jigghead 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixM Posted July 22, 2013 Share I rode Tokai late yesterday morning, the weather was amazing and there were so many riders enjoying a break from the rain. These guys must have been very brazen/ high, it was hardly a day when you would consider yourself riding alone or vulnerable. On our way home we were passed by 4 speeding cop cars, they all entered Westlake and drove passed the gym- Must have been following the church robbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted July 22, 2013 Share Clearly what they did was sell their bikes in the well know Tokai bike sales tree after which they gave each other a celebratory and sound thrashing and took a happy stroll down the mountain clutching the cash from the sale and discussing how to rip off their insurance company.It would be plain silly to believe they could possibly have been robbed... Wtf, just becuase the guys helmet is cracked you recon its a scam?SA criminals are hardcore, they'll do a lot more than crack your helmet if you are unlucky to tangle with a really nasty lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 22, 2013 Share why broken helmuts???? raised eybrow!smelling a rat...... Tjop comment... Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 22, 2013 Share Really bad news. Rode the switchbacks solo last weekend. Always feels quite remote there largely because so few riders venture onto that track (it needs serious work at the moment) This makes it a prime spot for a robbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 22, 2013 Share Wtf, just becuase the guys helmet is cracked you recon its a scam?SA criminals are hardcore, they'll do a lot more than crack your helmet if you are unlucky to tangle with a really nasty lot I think you missed the humour in the comment dude - he was replying to Redlights tjop response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko35s Posted July 22, 2013 Share Wtf, just becuase the guys helmet is cracked you recon its a scam?SA criminals are hardcore, they'll do a lot more than crack your helmet if you are unlucky to tangle with a really nasty lotMissed the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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