Cyclist down in worcester

[no calves]

Hi.

 

Anybody have more info about the cyclist that was struck by a car in Scherpenheuwel/Worcester this morning.

 

 

Edited December 13, 2025 by no calves
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[DieselnDust]

I believe this to be an old friend of mine, Francois Esterhuizen, owner of Manic Cycles😪

[Prince Albert Cycles]

1 hour ago, DieselnDust said:

I believe this to be an old friend of mine, Francois Esterhuizen, owner of Manic Cycles😪

Correct. Saw post on Instagram confirming this

[ChrisF]

1 hour ago, DieselnDust said:

I believe this to be an old friend of mine, Francois Esterhuizen, owner of Manic Cycles😪

 

Popped in at Manic Cycles regularly.

 

They were always actively involved with the many MTB races on the farms pre-2020.

Edited December 13, 2025 by ChrisF

[DieselnDust]

I had hoped it wasn’t true, mistaken identity or someone else with the same name, but no . Another victim to a cowardly driver who fled the scene rushed to a car wash to have the evidence removed. Alas, there are good people in the world and the vigilant car washer spotted tell tale signs of a fresh accident and blood and alerted the cops. Nit sure if the driver has been arrested yet but the car is impounded by Villiersdorp SAPS.

 

[Cal Naughton Jr.]

This is terrible news. He’s one of the kindest and most sincere people I’ve met. Did a hell of a lot to support us as laaities trying to race. RIP Oom Francois. 

[daveno7]

This is very saddening...awful for his family..friends...used to see him plenty times on the road when I lived in the area...this is awful..

Edited December 13, 2025 by daveno7

[WaynejG]

Straight up murder.

[babse]

7 hours ago, DieselnDust said:

I believe this to be an old friend of mine, Francois Esterhuizen, owner of Manic Cycles😪

Oh no, condolences to family and friends.

 

He very generously made a plan for me "overnight" at a big race when no1 could/would assist.

 

[dewaldsss]

Very tragic. We did our annual Christmas ride Thursday morning and Francois gave us some training tips and routes for the attakwas. He made a big impact to the sport and the community and will be missed. RIP Francois

Edited December 19, 2025 by dewaldsss

[fatcyclist]

On 12/13/2025 at 11:36 PM, babse said:

Oh no, condolences to family and friends.

 

He very generously made a plan for me "overnight" at a big race when no1 could/would assist.

 

I remember many many moons ago when Gavin Rossouw and myself needed a place to stay for a race close to Worcester, Francois also opened his home to us. We slept like students on couches, and had a great race in the morning. I'm going to miss him.. 

[Shebeen]

@MANIC CYCLES seeing a lot of love, will be surely missed.

[TitusTi]

On 12/15/2025 at 7:20 AM, fatcyclist said:

I remember many many moons ago when Gavin Rossouw and myself needed a place to stay for a race close to Worcester, Francois also opened his home to us. We slept like students on couches, and had a great race in the morning. I'm going to miss him.. 

We have lost a true gentleman of this sport! He loved doing it, talking about it and helping everyone he could. I will miss that man, the scene is poorer for him not being there.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Network 24 carries some information 

[DieselnDust]

Post link please 

[Prince Albert Cycles]

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