Walie I am Posted July 25, 2021 Share I got taken out at an intersection this morning, nothing too serious. Bike is okay I have a sore wrist and bruised Ego....But what got me most is the prick that took me down, looks at me, as in eye contact, then simply speeds off.. Man!! That's just sad... DieselnDust, Hairy, Rocket-Boy and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted July 25, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, wile e coyote said: I got taken out at an intersection this morning, nothing too serious. Bike is okay I have a sore wrist and bruised Ego....But what got me most is the prick that took me down, looks at me, as in eye contact, then simply speeds off.. Man!! That's just sad... Glad you’re ok - hope you follow up and make and example of this box ChrisF, DIPSLICK and Rocket-Boy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted July 25, 2021 Share hope you have his license plate number. report a hit and run Rocket-Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted July 25, 2021 Share Welcome to road cycling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted July 25, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, wile e coyote said: I got taken out at an intersection this morning, nothing too serious. Bike is okay I have a sore wrist and bruised Ego....But what got me most is the prick that took me down, looks at me, as in eye contact, then simply speeds off.. Man!! That's just sad... Where did this happen? Hopefully there is a camera / CCTV that would have recorded what happened and you can nail this guy/lady that did this to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted July 25, 2021 Share Saffas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 25, 2021 Share 8 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: Saffas.... Could be Australia or midwest USA or 2 kms from the Thames. Glad you're oraait, opening poster. The gods smiled on you, it seems. ChrisF, Ed-Zulu, Sid the Sloth and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaratza Posted July 25, 2021 Share Drivers are crazy. I almost exclusively ride MTB, but transit to the trails from my house across some roads. Even so I've had close calls where people have ploughed through stop streets and cut corners at stop streets. I'm super scared of cars. One guy came up next to my friend recently, got really close and then started hooting and going mental, hands waving, car swerving - we weren't even on the road (gravel shoulder next to it). I think the driver wanted to scare us off our bikes. And if it isn't cars it's the squirrels! I cycled over one this morning. How is that even possible?! But anyway, glad you're alright OP Edited July 25, 2021 by aquaratza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 26, 2021 Share Hehehe eala, Danger Dassie, aquaratza and 7 others 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinafrika Posted July 26, 2021 Share 9 hours ago, aquaratza said: I've had close calls where people have ploughed through stop streets and cut corners at stop streets. And who decreed that those driving banged-up skorokoros have to be the worst drivers around cyclists? *Edit: At least 'round these parts. Edited July 26, 2021 by justinafrika aquaratza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted July 26, 2021 Share 3 minutes ago, justinafrika said: And who decreed that those driving banged-up skorokoros have to be the worst drivers around cyclists? I dunno. The close calls I have are almost exclusively with middle class men and women in new/good condition double cabs and fortuners. ChrisF, aquaratza, The Ouzo and 15 others 13 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinafrika Posted July 26, 2021 Share Yeah, it's another cycling/driving experience in this less wealthy world here, TNT1. I learned to hire a car rather than use my beautiful old cars when visiting the ex in-laws in Transkei. Edited July 26, 2021 by justinafrika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfcjim Posted July 26, 2021 Share 16 hours ago, wile e coyote said: I got taken out at an intersection this morning, nothing too serious. Bike is okay I have a sore wrist and bruised Ego....But what got me most is the prick that took me down, looks at me, as in eye contact, then simply speeds off.. Man!! That's just sad... Glad you're pretty much ok. Try not to let this manifest as anger, as it may come to a head one day. Oh, and very pleased your bike is undamaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigN Posted July 26, 2021 Share It seems like a reality these days... I wish upon a star for proper cycling lanes in the next 20 years Edited July 26, 2021 by CraigN Eldron and justinafrika 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted July 26, 2021 Share I wonder what those eyes will look like when you see them again in court? I expect the expression will be different the next time. I really hope you got the registration and have reported this, hit and run is not something that can be left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted July 26, 2021 Share 3 hours ago, 'Dale said: Hehehe This is my response when people ask me why I ride all three sides of Constantia Nek so often... It's a lekker road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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