Roons Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 So what happens to the stolen bikes...are there any ways to reduce theft through tracking 2nd hand sales etc? I will be the first in line to put a tracking chip in my bike!
Johan Bornman Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 cut cut cut I think most of us can outride a pedestrian attacker. cut cut cut Jules, that's true for full-flight pursuit, but that's not their modus operandi. The slightest hill, obstacle or clumps of grass slows a rider down to speeds easily attained by a sprinter. Their primary weapons are their choice of battleground and surprise.
calabash Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 About a year ago I got attacked by two guys while I was cycling. They both crabbed a bar-end. I hit the one in the neck and he let go. Managed to get my pocket knife out of my pocket and stabbed the other through his hand and into my other hand! When he let go I cycled to the Shell garage and offered 4 of the guys a hundred rand each to help me find the guys. We did find them and held them till the cops got there (25 minutes!) Went for a tetnus shot and an AIDS test. All clear.
Tumbleweed Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 be safe' date=' nancy![/quote'] Thanks Holy! I made it out of the jungle alive! But Dirtbreath was there to protect me nice to have you back, sweetie
Hog_ Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 The slightest hill' date=' obstacle or clumps of grass slows a rider down to speeds easily attained by a sprinter. Their primary weapons are their choice of battleground and surprise. [/quote']Sad but true. The first guy got attacked by the wooden bridge. You can't exactly dodge someone when you're on a narrow bridge. I just try to go as fast as possible through there, and I keep the pepper spray on my backpack strap. The thinking is that if they do jump me, I can hopefully do a bit of damage with the bike, and travel a bit while crashing so I have time to get the pepper spray. It's terrible that you need to plan your hijacking strategy in advance
Johan Bornman Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 About a year ago I got attacked by two guys while I was cycling. They both crabbed a bar-end. I hit the one in the neck and he let go. Managed to get my pocket knife out of my pocket and stabbed the other through his hand and into my other hand! When he let go I cycled to the Shell garage and offered 4 of the guys a hundred rand each to help me find the guys. We did find them and held them till the cops got there (25 minutes!) Went for a tetnus shot and an AIDS test. All clear. I'm not trick-or-treatin' at your house this halloween. I am impressed. How long did the scuffle last? They weren't armed? How did you manage to get your knife out and open it with one hand? Have you practiced this often? Also, how did they approach you? Were you on tar or offroad and what was the terrain like? Did they carefully choose the ambush spot?
intern Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 About a year ago I got attacked by two guys while I was cycling. They both crabbed a bar-end. I hit the one in the neck and he let go. Managed to get my pocket knife out of my pocket and stabbed the other through his hand and into my other hand! When he let go I cycled to the Shell garage and offered 4 of the guys a hundred rand each to help me find the guys. We did find them and held them till the cops got there (25 minutes!) Went for a tetnus shot and an AIDS test. All clear. Kick ass and take names Calabash. This is a contrarian view, but if we all just roll over and give them what they want, it means they will keep on attacking us and trying to take our things. It may cost me dearly, but if some motherf*cker tries to steal what I worked so hard for, he isn't getting it without a fight (so long as a 'piece' isn't involved....you know the whole story of knives to gunfights, etc, usually ends ugly...)
Spartikus Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 There is a microtag solution that i have put onto my bike for identification purposes, it is also registered into an international database for free. Great affordable concept. Check it out on www.recoveri.net
calabash Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Suffle was pretty quick. They were not armed but were pretty high on what turned out to be Norpi. I have a Spiderco that is designed to be opened with one hand. And yes, I do practice opening and closing it more often than I should. I was riding on the gravel shoulder of the road between two of the street lights. I was aware of the guys but did not think that they would get to me as quickly as they did. Had also had a few beers and was on my way home! Got mugged very badly in Jamaica a few years back and since then I always carry a pocket knife.
Johan Bornman Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Suffle was pretty quick. They were not armed but were pretty high on what turned out to be Norpi. I have a Spiderco that is designed to be opened with one hand. And yes' date=' I do practice opening and closing it more often than I should. I was riding on the gravel shoulder of the road between two of the street lights. I was aware of the guys but did not think that they would get to me as quickly as they did. Had also had a few beers and was on my way home! Got mugged very badly in Jamaica a few years back and since then I always carry a pocket knife. [/quote'] Nice story. I think your paying those guys R100 each to catch your attackers was a stroke of genius. I hope you have a scar to show your grandchildren one day.
markStockton Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 An idea inspired by calabash would be to take up a collection and approach the staff from a local security company and offer a reward for the arrest of the culprits.
calabash Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I have a friend in the police reservists that would love to get hold of the thugs. PM me if you would like to deal with this. I am miles from Jhb and wont be able to organise it myself.
Sean Badenhorst Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 The slightest hill' date=' obstacle or clumps of grass slows a rider down to speeds easily attained by a sprinter. Their primary weapons are their choice of battleground and surprise. [/quote']Sad but true. The first guy got attacked by the wooden bridge. You can't exactly dodge someone when you're on a narrow bridge. I just try to go as fast as possible through there, and I keep the pepper spray on my backpack strap. The thinking is that if they do jump me, I can hopefully do a bit of damage with the bike, and travel a bit while crashing so I have time to get the pepper spray. It's terrible that you need to plan your hijacking strategy in advance Which wooden bridge?
Hog_ Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Which wooden bridge? The one in Bryanston, at the start of the trail, at Devonshire road (I think), right after the 12th Ave bridge.
Sean Badenhorst Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Okay, so the attacks seem to have all happened at the very north of the trail. I just called Inspector Van Heerden at Randburg Police Station and he is going to take action. He heads up the MTB Patrol unit and I explained that the attackers appear to be targeting solo riders late afternoon/early evening and most likely weekdays. He says that is in the Sandton precinct and he will discuss a joint operation with the Sandton police. He said he'll check with them regarding any reports of the attacks to get more details. He said any info can be emailed to him on info at randburgpolice co za (you know where the punctuation goes). The more details he has the better he can plan.
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