nathrix Posted October 24, 2013 Share My attempt to keep records of all the cycling related incidents on our roads. (Links provided by @bicyclesafetysa on twitter https://twitter.com/bicyclesafetysa) 20142014-02-06 http://www.beeld.com/nuus/2014-02-06-fietsryer-se-dood-in-kaap-n-raaisel2014-01-29 http://www.beeld.com...bakkie-hom-tref2014-01-10 http://www.dieburger...-worcester-dood 2013 and olderhttp://blog.er24.co....on-sadly-fatal/http://blog.er24.co....n-bloemfontein/http://www.beeld.com...-dae-n-kar-trefhttp://www.news24.co...-in-PE-20130704http://www.news24.co...lision-20130616http://www.news24.co...nd-run-20130217http://www.news24.co...e/burry_standerhttp://www.news24.co...strian-20120505http://www.news24.co...h-West-20120427http://www.news24.co...dent-20120418-2http://www.news24.co...berton-20120228http://www.news24.co...op-van-20120102http://www.news24.co...killed-20111208http://www.news24.co...George-20111122http://www.sport24.c...killed-20110119http://www.news24.co...m-race-20101010http://www.news24.co...killed-20100329http://www.news24.co...ling-3-20100308http://www.sport24.c...killed-20090525http://www.news24.co...nd-run-20080730 Edited February 6, 2014 by Amaboepensie Hairy and Cellar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted October 24, 2013 Share . Edited November 14, 2013 by nathrix ® ©™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 24, 2013 Share So glad someone has put this together, we need a database! DIPSLICK and nathrix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 24, 2013 Share Admin, please could we pin this thread! nathrix and DIPSLICK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted November 12, 2013 Share I just edit and add to my original post any new incidents reported in the media Edited November 14, 2013 by nathrix ® ©™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted November 25, 2013 Share Retweeted this morning by @bicyclesafetysa Rowan Grobler @RowanGroblerWow! Scary morning. Rear ended by a drunk driver. Lucky. Couple of cuts and bruises, but I am ok. Bike not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted November 28, 2013 Share http://www.iol.co.za...-down-1.1613299 KZN cycle stars mowed down November 27 2013 at 02:49pmBy LAUREN ANTHONYComment on this storyhttp://www.iol.co.za/polopoly_fs/copy-of-nd-cycling-accident-6-38314810-1.1613296%21/image/3586064854.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_300/3586064854.jpgDAILY NEWSDurban - Two top KwaZulu-Natal cyclists were hit by a car on Tuesday, prompting the eThekwini Municipality to look at the “one-metre passing law” which has just been gazetted in the Western Cape.Springbok cyclist, Robert du Preez, 23, from the Bluff and Andrew Warr, 27, from the Berea, were cycling downhill towards the intersection of Grays Inn Road and Marine Drive on the Bluff at about 9.15am.“We were cycling in single file on Marine Drive, going quite quickly, but not breaking any speed limits, when a car that was coming up the hill turned right into Grays Inn Road in front of us,” said Du Preez, a member of Cyclesphere Cycling Club.“We had no time to stop so we swerved out but hit the car. That was all I remember.”The one-metre rule was gazetted in the Western Cape last week and could have serious consequences for motorists who fail to maintain this distance, if they kill or injure cyclists.However, it is also emphasised that cyclists must cycle in single file at all times.http://www.iol.co.za/polopoly_fs/copy-of-nd-robert-du-preez-38314811-1.1613297%21/image/3103303560.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_300/3103303560.jpgRobert du PreezDAILY NEWSeThekwini city manager, S’bu Sithole, said Durban would investigate how the law was implemented in the Western Cape.“The city has been focusing on broader issues such as from an infrastructure viewpoint, demarcation of cycle lanes between certain hours and more cycle lanes, but not at the level of bylaws.”Du Preez broke his right collarbone and shoulder and suffered cuts and bruising. He was treated and discharged from hospital on Tuesday.Warr broke his left arm, also suffering cuts and bruises. He is expected to undergo surgery to his arm today.Warr, who is a top mountain bike and road cyclist, is recovering from another serious cycling accident during a road race near Johannesburg two months ago.He fractured his skull, broke his nose, cheekbone, shoulder and collarbone; and had a collapsed lung, said Warr. He had just started slowly getting back into cycling since then.http://www.iol.co.za/polopoly_fs/copy-of-nd-andrew-warr-38314812-1.1613298%21/image/1028580030.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_300/1028580030.jpgAndrew WarrDAILY NEWS“The road was quiet and it was really pleasant. We had right-of-way but the car looked like it was going to turn, then braked, but as we got closer, he went. I don’t think the driver registered how quickly we were going,” said Warr, who estimated they had reached speeds of about 50km/h.“I hit the windscreen and the next thing I was flying in the air and landed on my shoulder.”Cyclesphere owner, Greg Albert, was one of the first at the scene of the accident.Albert, who has been involved in consultations with the city regarding the construction of cycle lanes, said there needed to be more long-term awareness with regards to cyclists.“There are cases where it’s negligence on the driver’s part but in many instances they don’t realise the speeds cyclists can go.“Cyclists can get up to 60 or 70km/h,” he said.Albert said cycling was one of the fastest-growing sports in South Africa and, with the city fully committed to encouraging cycling for commuters, educating road users and ensuring a safe distance between motorists and cyclists was a priority.Sithole said keeping a safe distance between cars and bicycles, as well as between cars, was important.If the law was found to be effective in the Western Cape it would be implemented in KZN, he said.“All road users should be considerate and not impede each other’s space.“I think anything that would help avoid accidents and encourage non-motorised forms of transport will be encouraged,” Sithole said.A case of reckless and negligent driving is being investigated by Brighton Beach police.No arrests have been made.?????????????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted January 10, 2014 Share Vragmotor ry vroue van Worcester doodhttp://www.dieburger...-worcester-dood Edited January 10, 2014 by nathrix ® ©™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlV Posted January 26, 2014 Share Two cyclists attacked on Buffelsfontein Rd/Victoria Drive yesterday - both bicycles stolen and One serious injury (stabbing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlV Posted January 26, 2014 Share Two cyclists attacked on Buffelsfontein Rd/Victoria Drive yesterday - both bicycles stolen and one serious injury (stabbing). Port Elizabeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiledog_x Posted January 29, 2014 Share http://www.beeld.com...bakkie-hom-tref Cyclist killed on impact in Lynnwood rd on Tuesday..... apparently he did not stop at all at the traffic light.sad, sad, but will cyclists not learn? Edited January 29, 2014 by wiledog_x nathrix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robol Posted February 28, 2014 Share One cyclist , lady wearing the CHOC COW shirt, was killed by coal truck, during The Carnival City Classic Cycle Challenge, last sunday 23rd February 2014. It was happened between Heidelberg and Nigel. It's very sad. I can not find any links, I already check news24 and nothing. I found only something on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/ER24Ambulance?filter=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-i Posted April 11, 2017 Share Saw a tweet this morning about an incident in Soutpansberg - anyone knows anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted February 5, 2019 Share i think this is SO IMPORTANT we have a stolen bike databasea trails database, so why not a bike accident database? I'm sure in other countries this is done by advocacy groups or national bodies. while i don't see CSA doing it, PPA could be on the ball. otherwise le BIKEHUB should fill in the void. an accident database with links to news reports and/or follow up criminal proceedings and outcomes would be so useful. We'd be able to:identify the hotspotsshow common causegather actual statistics currently it is anecdotal, and while we all know it is an issue and there are solutions nothing really gets done.Burry was supposed to be a real watershed point, but I feel it currently is all in vain. Dirkitech 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted February 5, 2019 Share i think this is SO IMPORTANT we have a stolen bike databasea trails database, so why not a bike accident database? I'm sure in other countries this is done by advocacy groups or national bodies. while i don't see CSA doing it, PPA could be on the ball. otherwise le BIKEHUB should fill in the void. an accident database with links to news reports and/or follow up criminal proceedings and outcomes would be so useful. We'd be able to:identify the hotspotsshow common causegather actual statistics currently it is anecdotal, and while we all know it is an issue and there are solutions nothing really gets done.Burry was supposed to be a real watershed point, but I feel it currently is all in vain.I didn't even know about this thread... but your suggestion is a good one and makes perfect sense. It is unfortunately a demoralizing topic since it is necessary in the first place, but if it saves a life or a bike, it was all worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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