Greybeard Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I witnessed two cyclists, almost three, being taken out by an Idiot opening his car door in Sea Point this morning at 06h30. Shock and bruising seem to be the main injuries but they have been taken to hospital for proper observation. The Cervelo TT bike lost its front forks but other than some peripheral damage, not too bad. A good Samaritan who stopped and parked her bike and walked down the main road to signal traffic with her light took off her helmet and sunglasses and put them on the verge as she was busy waving down the rush, turned around to find that some a......e had nicked them! Her name is Kelly and she did not deserve this for her effort in helping until the Police and ambulance arrived. I am sure there is a bike shop or wholesaler out there who will graciously help her out with a replacement. Come on guys, I have her contact details! Joe Low, ChUkKy, slowpoke and 5 others 8
Surv0MTB Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Wow thats really ***, for the cyclists and the person helping. Capricorn, ChUkKy and slowpoke 3
Cassie Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Shocking in so many ways!! Last night I participated in moonlight mass ride in Somerset west...on my way home - we were passed by lady in blue golf flying straight over a stop street...not even touching her brake lights...It was as if the stop street was not even there... Be careful out there...the roads are full of idjuts!! nickcza and walkerr 2
Disylizzy Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I witnessed two cyclists, almost three, being taken out by an Idiot opening his car door in Sea Point this morning at 06h30. Shock and bruising seem to be the main injuries but they have been taken to hospital for proper observation. The Cervelo TT bike lost its front forks but other than some peripheral damage, not too bad. A good Samaritan who stopped and parked her bike and walked down the main road to signal traffic with her light took off her helmet and sunglasses and put them on the verge as she was busy waving down the rush, turned around to find that some a......e had nicked them! Her name is Kelly and she did not deserve this for her effort in helping until the Police and ambulance arrived. I am sure there is a bike shop or wholesaler out there who will graciously help her out with a replacement. Come on guys, I have her contact details! We can probably also get a few people to contribute to the glasses and helmet if nothing else materializes... Greybeard, ichops, mrbaker and 3 others 6
Capricorn Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 We can probably also get a few people to contribute to the glasses and helmet if nothing else materializes... let's spoil this person johannrissik, Tumbleweed, ichops and 3 others 6
eraser Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 To the cyclists involved - sorry to hear this and hope you heal up quickly. I had a close call on Beach road Seapoint a few weeks ago where a motorist opened his door a few meters in front of me and on sheer instinct, and almost involuntary reaction, swerved and JUST missed the car door. Luckily for me there wasn't a car directly behind me or I would have been run over! Scary.. Lesson for me was ride ultra defensively when moving past parked cars and try look through the rear window for any activity in the cars. To the lady that helped, you are a STAR. If no stores/suppliers come to the party I will contribute R100 (hopefully along with others) to replace you missing kit. OP just PM me if required. mrbaker, Capricorn, Greybeard and 2 others 5
Greybeard Posted January 9, 2014 Author Posted January 9, 2014 There are 3 bike shops in the immediate vicinity, some good marketing, I have contacted one.I witnessed two cyclists, almost three, being taken out by an Idiot opening his car door in Sea Point this morning at 06h30. Shock and bruising seem to be the main injuries but they have been taken to hospital for proper observation. The Cervelo TT bike lost its front forks but other than some peripheral damage, not too bad. A good Samaritan who stopped and parked her bike and walked down the main road to signal traffic with her light took off her helmet and sunglasses and put them on the verge as she was busy waving down the rush, turned around to find that some a......e had nicked them! Her name is Kelly and she did not deserve this for her effort in helping until the Police and ambulance arrived. I am sure there is a bike shop or wholesaler out there who will graciously help her out with a replacement. Come on guys, I have her contact details!
Pusher Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 let's spoil this person I'm happy to contribute. Disylizzy 1
Tjokkits Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 R100 bucks from me send payment details Disylizzy 1
Disylizzy Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 How about we actually get a fund going and then approach an lbs to get a serious discount and whatever is left over as a gift card for a massage or some spa pampering? Capricorn 1
akneethling Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 where was this advertised ?future ones ? apologies for the misdirectWas wondering the same thing
Wheelsuck Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 The lady in question that helped is Paul Kaye's wife. He made a comment on this on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/kayeman
BarHugger Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Challenge ASG to come to the party with some of their products. Hubbers seem to like their products advertised on here. Some good Hub-PR to be made. Just a thought....... Caerus 1
Capricorn Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) How about we actually get a fund going and then approach an lbs to get a serious discount and whatever is left over as a gift card for a massage or some spa pampering? I'm in for a few hundred ronds. let me know where to send it.Get those other two door busters to sign the card Edited January 9, 2014 by Capricorn
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