chefsimonkemp Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Warning!I just got bike-jacked at gunpoint this morning (5am) on the Hout Bay to Camps Bay coast road by 3 guys in a silver Yaris.They first tried to jump me by running at me but were unsuccessful, and then pursued in their car running me off the road and climbing out with guns.I was riding alone and the road was deserted. Ride in groups or wait till the roads are a bit busier....Lesson learnt! GoLefty!!, Marius, Vetseun and 1 other 4
Wil6 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Yo this is getting out of hand. Can't imagine having to fear for your life every time you decide to go for a ride.
LeTurbo Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 F***! This, now, is too much. Thank heavens you're OK.  But now we have a real problem as cyclists. Simon, any pics of your bike so we can ID it if we see it. Because I think this is one attack we need to take very seriously. That road is probably the most popular cycling route in the country. Caerus, Maniax, Capricorn and 1 other 4
dre Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 This is f****ng sick. I probably passed you sometime before that. I left Hout Bay 4:40am. Glad you're okay.
chefsimonkemp Posted February 25, 2014 Author Posted February 25, 2014 The Bike was recovered - chucked out the car because it was maybe too big (29er) or they thought is was not of much value and is with the police for fingerprinting. They also took my bag with Id, wallet, cards, etc. possibly more interested in phone money for drugs, but the guns were real and they literally ran me off the road, I tried to get away but it was a car and they were very aggressive
kingalton Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 hectic dude, glad you are ok.. scary thing...
chefsimonkemp Posted February 25, 2014 Author Posted February 25, 2014 Ja, I think I will be enjoying my spinner in the mornings now... Marius 1
chefsimonkemp Posted February 25, 2014 Author Posted February 25, 2014 I was lucky cause I got very angry with them, but 3 against one with guns, it wasnt worth it Marius, GoLefty!!, JaakCT and 4 others 7
Gen Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Flippen hell man... Glad you are okay, but this is bloody ridiculous.
Slowone Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Glad you ok..... this is getting out of hand ...
V12man Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Glad you are ok - please find a counsellor and take yourself and your family - trust me on this. I am starting to sound like a stuck record on this point - not good... TALUS, Oufy MTB (Roadie), DawieO and 6 others 9
Guest dirkieuys Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Nee f@k. Some kind of sting operation needs to be organised by the popo. johannrissik and Warren_G 2
Beesrib Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 ag no man that sucks. the violence and the lack of respect for human lives in this country is really getting bad. glad you are ok.
Bat-ass Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Dude, glad you ok..... Its a sad situation. I cant speak from experience, but my gut tells me you must'nt get angry in that situation. Rather submit to their requests. Its seriously f@#$ked up situation, because it makes them realise we are easy targets. But, 3 agro / possibly high on drugs / guns blazing guys = possible dead if you resist.
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Alagamd, u ok. and that is my route in the morning to work from Wynberg, albeit 6:30am, scary nevertheless
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