Evan Andreou Posted February 2, 2009 Share Contrary to my little crusade about people riding alone a while ago I found myself doing a solo ride on Saturday morning; a pleasant, contemplative experience. Turned slightly sour as I emerged from Eco Park at John Vorster drive; instead of turning left and going past Makro and Supersport park as per usual, I crossed straight over used the road that is still under construction (passes by Centurion golf estate right up to Irene). Caught in the spirit of the moment and having no traffic to concern myself with I was in a mild daydream and didn't notice 4 'pedestrians' had surreptitiously herded me into the gutter. With nowhere to go I was preparing for what seemed like an inevitability.Unbeknownst to the protagonists a mountainbiker came from the opposite direction and with a cheerful 'hi' and a wave of the arm made the 'pedestrians' open up the road in front of me. Not sure what might have happened, but am rather glad it didn't. I believe I am usually pretty aware of my surroundings but apparently a lapse in concentration is very easy to have. Please keep your eyes open guys 'n gals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 2, 2009 Share Not good news.....Signs of things to come in SA. Thanks for the heads-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammajoor Posted February 2, 2009 Share Would have hated to have seen you lose another piece of equipment in a year. Be safe and watch your six, is what we say here. But in SA i think that needs to be watch everywhere. Glad you OK wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiBones Posted February 2, 2009 Share Be alert - your country needs lerts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted February 2, 2009 Share geez, wolf, you seem to be in the thick of it! glad you're ok, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtBryda Posted February 2, 2009 Share Hey Wolverine, good to keep making people aware of these situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Andreou Posted February 2, 2009 Share geez' date=' wolf, you seem to be in the thick of it! glad you're ok, mate![/quote'] A legacy from a previous lifetime I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Andreou Posted February 2, 2009 Share Not good news..... Signs of things to come in SA. Thanks for the heads-up! Beautiful little stretch of road, just be awake when riding it, or have a mate or two around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted February 2, 2009 Share eish wolvie, i'm glad the other rider came along. i do NOT want to hear that anything has happened to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagwil Posted February 2, 2009 Share Along the same lines another mountain biker (Leandre Groenewald) was attacked on Saturday in Centurion. Just off Botha avenue about 100 metres from where Mathilda was attacked 3 weeks ago. Luckily no injuries but did have her Camelbak taken. Was apparently cycling with her husband who was a short way ahead of her. They waited for him to pass and then jumped out at her. Held her mouth closed so she couldn't scream anjd ripped her Camelbak off. Still NOT SAFE OUT THERE unless you are in a large group, WHICH KEEPS TOGETHER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa C Posted February 2, 2009 Share Ouch...We road in the same area on Saturday morning, It's a shame we can't ride anywhere with out thinking "I'm gonna be next" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calabash Posted February 3, 2009 Share getting used to cycling with my peper gun strapped to my leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewbell Posted February 3, 2009 Share glad to hear that nothing happend wolfie. how are you enjoying the 'dale?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Andreou Posted February 3, 2009 Share glad to hear that nothing happend wolfie. how are you enjoying the 'dale?? Enjoying the dale a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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