Rider Down on Suikerbossie

[BigDL]

Good call. Regardless of the circumstances, a cyclist is fighting for his life at the moment. Hoping and believing that he will win the fight.

[Shebeen]

Didn't realise it at first glance, but if I read it correctly he is the curator of Kirstenbosch.

He's in charge of one of CTs top attractions,

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/columnists/peter-bills/philip-le-roux-i-became-disillusioned-with-commercial-forestry-1840729.html

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/sunday/philip-le-roux.html

 

hoping for all the best

[Twaatie]

Didn't realise it at first glance, but if I read it correctly he is the curator of Kirstenbosch.

He's in charge of one of CTs top attractions,

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/columnists/peter-bills/philip-le-roux-i-became-disillusioned-with-commercial-forestry-1840729.html

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/sunday/philip-le-roux.html

 

hoping for all the best

****, I know he's son. We do volunteer fire fighting at the same organisation. Did not know he's dad name but knew what he did at Kirstenbosch

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Didn't realise it at first glance, but if I read it correctly he is the curator of Kirstenbosch.

He's in charge of one of CTs top attractions,

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/columnists/peter-bills/philip-le-roux-i-became-disillusioned-with-commercial-forestry-1840729.html

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/sunday/philip-le-roux.html

 

hoping for all the best

yes this is Philip and in his spare time a super keen cyclist

[DJR]

yes this is Philip and in his spare time a super keen cyclist

......and the reason for the very sweet single track through the top of Kirstenbosch! 

[buchanan]

How dreadfully unfortunate. Wishing strength to Philip and his family - pray he pulls through.

 

That little side road is indeed a potentially deadly addition to the Suikerbossie descent if one is not concentrating 100%.

 

(On a side note I was taken out by a car on Beach Rd, Sea Point 2 weeks ago. Totally the driver's fault. Bike written off and I wound up in Medi Clinic for the afternoon.  Road cycling is becoming ever more dangerous/deadly I fear.)

[Duane_Bosch]

I don't know if this has been mentioned but that light was definitely short timing on the morning of the accident.

[porqui]

I don't know if this has been mentioned but that light was definitely short timing on the morning of the accident.

 

Off topic Duane - thread split.

 

How is Philip doing - last update was the 6th.

 

Sterkte to all.

 

If you cycle through Kirstenbosch say a prayer for Philip.

[Cippo]

Off topic Duane - thread split.

 

How is Philip doing - last update was the 6th.

 

Sterkte to all.

 

If you cycle through Kirstenbosch say a prayer for Philip.

Last I heard on Friday he was still in ICU.

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Tragically Philip has been on life support for a few days with no brain activity, his organs are or have failed (my info is a day old)  They are waiting for a family member to arrive from overseas today to say goodbye..........again, I must stress whilst factual, my information from his brother is a day old.  I will update when I hear more but obviously it's not good

[DJR]

Very sad news

['Dale]

Sadness ????

[Duane_Bosch]

Off topic Duane - thread split.

 

How is Philip doing - last update was the 6th.

 

Sterkte to all.

 

If you cycle through Kirstenbosch say a prayer for Philip.

Sorry my bad.

 

My thoughts are with his family at this time.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Ag nee

[Wayne pudding Mol]

You just never know - Philip is off machines and tomorrow his family meet doctors to discuss options - to me this seems like a glimmer of hope compared to the conversation I had with my friend (his brother) I don’t want to give false hope, just passing on the information - I have asked for permission before posting anything

[lechatnoir]

Thoughts and prayers with Philip and his loved ones