Cape Town danger areas

[Arrie]

On 10/9/2024 at 4:42 PM, cadenceblur said:

Glad that you got away, I’m keen to understand what triggered your spidey senses though? 

When I saw the interior light go on and movement in the car, it triggered and when the door opened I already steered away to the far right and immediately went 

[Skubarra]

Seeing photos on Watsapp of a cyclist that was killed on Joostenbergvlakte this morning. Anyone with more information?

[Mook]

1 hour ago, Skubarra said:

Seeing photos on Watsapp of a cyclist that was killed on Joostenbergvlakte this morning. Anyone with more information?

You probably saw the same images I have. Apparently the rider "hit a cateye, lost control and ended up in front of an oncoming truck"(sic). It happened on the straight stretch of the R304 between the Kraaifontein and Bottelary turn-offs.

Terrible 😥

[Skubarra]

2 minutes ago, Mook said:

You probably saw the same images I have. Apparently the rider "hit a cateye, lost control and ended up in front of an oncoming truck"(sic). It happened on the straight stretch of the R304 between the Kraaifontein and Bottelary turn-offs.

Terrible 😥

Thanks - yes terrible news

[Jbr]

Why would people share photos of a fatal accident on whatsapp, I'll never understand...

Just heard that a mate from Table View passed away this morning, not sure at this point if it's the same accident. This is so ******* sad... The guy already survived an almost fatal accident a few years ago and was vlogging his whole recovery.

[Skubarra]

11 minutes ago, Jbr said:

Why would people share photos of a fatal accident on whatsapp, I'll never understand...

Just heard that a mate from Table View passed away this morning, not sure at this point if it's the same accident. This is so ******* sad... The guy already survived an almost fatal accident a few years ago and was vlogging his whole recovery.

I suspect its the same accident. Condolences if it is, very tragic accident.

[Jbr]

it is indeed

[varkie2]

If this is on the R304 where i think it is it may not have been a cateye, there is 2 very bad high bumps in the tar where they fixed potholes. If you hit that at speed or unexpected it can throw you easily. Condolences

[Eugene Oppelt]

Sadness.

It is a high-speed segment, straight and smooth, between the R304 bridge that crosses the railway line and the intersection with Bottelary Road. There is a lump of tar that protrudes from the smoother road surface inside the yellow shoulder, quite central, which is relatively obscure and camouflaged from normal view.

It is very easy, even if very vigilant, to hit it and lose control of the handlebars. One of my regular training partners hit it some time last year and somehow regained control. However, he had to go realign his lower back.

If anybody has a direct line to someone in Road Works, please make a call.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

1 hour ago, 'Dale said:

Sadness.

It is a high-speed segment, straight and smooth, between the R304 bridge that crosses the railway line and the intersection with Bottelary Road. There is a lump of tar that protrudes from the smoother road surface inside the yellow shoulder, quite central, which is relatively obscure and camouflaged from normal view.

It is very easy, even if very vigilant, to hit it and lose control of the handlebars. One of my regular training partners hit it some time last year and somehow regained control. However, he had to go realign his lower back.

If anybody has a direct line to someone in Road Works, please make a call.

Sjoe! 😭

[ChrisF]

2 hours ago, Jbr said:

it is indeed

 

Condolences

[varkie2]

I have a friend at western cape roads i have contacted him, lets see what can be done. Holding thumbs he can get somewhere with flattening it

[ChrisF]

15 hours ago, 'Dale said:

Sadness.

It is a high-speed segment, straight and smooth, between the R304 bridge that crosses the railway line and the intersection with Bottelary Road. There is a lump of tar that protrudes from the smoother road surface inside the yellow shoulder, quite central, which is relatively obscure and camouflaged from normal view.

It is very easy, even if very vigilant, to hit it and lose control of the handlebars. One of my regular training partners hit it some time last year and somehow regained control. However, he had to go realign his lower back.

If anybody has a direct line to someone in Road Works, please make a call.

 

Adderley street is in dire need of repairs.

 

Many spots where cyclists simply can not ride along the side.

[varkie2]

It was the place he fell  you can see it......... i went there now, took photos of the spot. Sent to relevant person at WC roads with a location. 

[Reg Lizard]

1 hour ago, varkie2 said:

It was the place he fell  you can see it......... i went there now, took photos of the spot. Sent to relevant person at WC roads with a location. 

We also cycled past the scene of the accident yesterday afternoon and yes it definitely happened just past that second "fixed" pothole bump in the road.

You can contact the Roads Management team for that road at 27218632020, ask to speak to Elroy Bosch or Stewart Bain😉

[Jbr]

It is so incredibly sad that such a small mistake can cost you your life. As a former motorbike rider then racer, I've heard so many times of guys that never fell, until that one time. Others get to fall multiple time per year with no consequences...

Other thing I've been thinking of is that I stopped racing motorbikes because at some point I found the fun I was getting out of it wasn't worth the money and the risk at this point in my life with two little kids. And now every 3 months someone I know more or less closely passes away or gets life-changing injuries during training...

Edited October 16, 2024 by Jbr