Robbie Stewart Posted August 3, 2017 Share This is concerning, as I ride there often myself. I pray they stay off the Tygerberg MTB trails in that area. Andrew_Smith and Ferro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted August 3, 2017 Share This is concerning, as I ride there often myself. I pray they stay off the Tygerberg MTB trails in that area. My concern also. A friend and myself did discuss it this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted August 3, 2017 Share My concern also. A friend and myself did discuss it this morning. Wasn't there an incident last year already? Its obviously a real risk, that said the remoteness of much of the trail makes it risky for the thieves as well - difficult to get away quickly and hard to explain why you are hanging around there to passers by.. Think it is more likely that they will stick to the main roads close to the informal settlements, enough easy targets there... Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted August 3, 2017 Share Wasn't there an incident last year already? Its obviously a real risk, that said the remoteness of much of the trail makes it risky for the thieves as well - difficult to get away quickly and hard to explain why you are hanging around there to passers by.. Think it is more likely that they will stick to the main roads close to the informal settlements, enough easy targets there... Yes, there was. With the proximity of main roads, and with most trails being in or close to vineyards, it is easy to hide away before and after the fact, and then just slip away unnoticed.Let's just hope it does not come to this. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted August 3, 2017 Share Yes, there was. With the proximity of main roads, and with most trails being in or close to vineyards, it is easy to hide away before and after the fact, and then just slip away unnoticed.Let's just hope it does not come to this. Can you elaborate a bit Wannabe? I was out of action last year, so missed much in terms of the trail network news, and I usually ride there alone.What, where, when etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted August 3, 2017 Share Robbie, my memory fails me now, but if I recall it correctly, it involved a piece of wire strung across the trail.I just know for fact that there was at least one (isolated) incident. Will use my limited search skills to try and find the thread it was discussed in. Robbie Stewart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevan Posted August 3, 2017 Share Can you elaborate a bit Wannabe? I was out of action last year, so missed much in terms of the trail network news, and I usually ride there alone.What, where, when etc.I can recall two incidents on the upper Bloemendaler one where they picked the wrong cyclist and came off second best, and another where five cyclists found an obvious trap set up. Robbie Stewart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted August 3, 2017 Share Here you go: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/165068-cyclist-mugged-at-bloemendal-this-morning/?hl=bloemendaler Robbie Stewart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevan Posted August 3, 2017 Share It seems from what info there is that both attacks in this area took place in the early hours of the morning when it is still dark?? Incidents such as these need to be made public for the cycling community, but it would help if the reports are more specific, i.e. time and more detailed description of exact place. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevan Posted August 3, 2017 Share Here you go: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/165068-cyclist-mugged-at-bloemendal-this-morning/?hl=bloemendalerThanks, same ones that I could recall. Edited August 3, 2017 by joevan Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryS Posted August 3, 2017 Share Last week's incident happened just before 8 am, so it wasn't dark. The lady involved is a friend of mine and asked that I post this here: "The spot where my attack took place was just after Richwood ( heading towards Durbanville). There is a new road on the left and he attacked me 100 meters up from the road. And then proceeded to cycle down the new road . It was in peak hour traffic and both lanes were full of traffic , it was very busy !" Edited August 3, 2017 by HenryS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTank Posted August 3, 2017 Share Somewhere here? Very close to Du Noon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmgerber Posted August 3, 2017 Share yes close to the traffic lights t junction with i think, contermans rd turning left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twaatie Posted August 3, 2017 Share Somewhere here? Very close to Du Noon...More or less . It's in the space between your circle and Richwood If driving in the durbanville direction, at the end of Richwood there is a new road to the left. New road leads to some new housing development Edited August 3, 2017 by Twaatie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevan Posted August 3, 2017 Share Last week's incident happened just before 8 am, so it wasn't dark. The lady involved is a friend of mine and asked that I post this here: "The spot where my attack took place was just after Richwood ( heading towards Durbanville). There is a new road on the left and he attacked me 100 meters up from the road. And then proceeded to cycle down the new road . It was in peak hour traffic and both lanes were full of traffic , it was very busy !" Thanks for the location info, we rode down that road several months ago just to see what was happening in the area, and did not feel comfortable in the area. Too many bushes and too direct a line to the N7 and Dunoon. The road has been opened recently and land sales are advertised for a new development. Also large construction camp just before the Barrel Pub turnoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryS Posted August 4, 2017 Share http://bitsandpcs.co.za/images/attackarea.png If that road hadn't been opened recently, the bakkie would not have been able to get in to knock the thief off the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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