Cape Town danger areas

[NC_lurker]

2 minutes ago, cadenceblur said:

Did the driver stop? 

I don't think so. But from what I heard the truck was big, the driver was most likely oblivious to the fact he'd hit anyone 🤬

[cadenceblur]

1 minute ago, NC_lurker said:

I don't think so. But from what I heard the truck was big, the driver was most likely oblivious to the fact he'd hit anyone 🤬

A truck passed me way too close on Saturday as well, just before the Fish Hoek circle , coming from Simonstown. I was intent on having a word with the driver but unfortunately did not get the opportunity to do so .

[Robbie Stewart]

Yesterday I was passed within the one meter separation distance by two CoCT Law Enforcement vehicles on Marine Drive in Blouberg while I was cycling in the demarcated cycle lane. So much for expecting that law to be enforced if the people who are meant to uphold it don't even care.

[openmind]

Posted today on a group I’m on:

Hi everyone, I was attacked and robbed of my Raleigh RC 7000 this morning when I rode passed Kyamandi, Stellenbosch, fortunately I am ok and my phone is intact. Attached is a photo of the bike, which now has a black saddle and black handlebar tape. Kindly be on the lookout, thanks

[milky4130]

On 4/26/2025 at 8:33 AM, firewolf said:

Morning All. Hearing reports of 3 cyclists hit by same truck in 3 diff locations between kalk Bay and Lakeside. Hit and run. Reg number taken and given to SAPS. Details still vague my side. Will try find out more..

I imagine this is what it would’ve looked like?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIHTJbEsQau/?igsh=MTJ6eDh5NGZwZHdwaA==

[firewolf]

43 minutes ago, milky4130 said:

I imagine this is what it would’ve looked like?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIHTJbEsQau/?igsh=MTJ6eDh5NGZwZHdwaA==

Yeah I've seen that 1. Very bad!!!

[Reg Lizard]

 

*alert* This happened this afternoon today around 3:30pm

[mikkelz]

I thought cycling past Kayamandi has been a no-go for years? I've avoided it since living in Stellenbosch (over 5 years).

Are cyclists going past unaware or is this a "flare-up" by an isolated bunch of good-for-nothings?

Super disappointing.

[Mook]

1 hour ago, mikkelz said:

I thought cycling past Kayamandi has been a no-go for years? I've avoided it since living in Stellenbosch (over 5 years).

Are cyclists going past unaware or is this a "flare-up" by an isolated bunch of good-for-nothings?

Super disappointing.

The stretch from Khayamandi to the Welgevonden traffic lights has been a dodgy area for many years, yet the frequency and severity of incidents have given most riders the feeling of "nah, wont happen to me".

Do not kid yourself - this is a dangerous stretch of road. There has been incidents near Khayamandi where the perps would take out a rider at the back of a bunch riding together. By the time the bunch could react, the poor sod at the back had already been relieved of his bike and cellphone.

The outgoing side of the road from Stellies is the high risk side because you are forced right up against the kerb where these guys hang out. The road funnels from the traffic lights due to a centre island before the yellow shoulder starts. You are forced into a gauntlet for roughly 200 meters. Most past incidents took place within this stretch.

Rather stay clear of this road unless you favor your chances to escape any potential threat

[Acre]

9 hours ago, Reg Lizard said:

 

*alert* This happened this afternoon today around 3:30pm

Good day, this was me unfortunately. I have been aware that this is a problem area but have seen many cyclists use this stretch in recent months, many of these cycling alone. I am usually super alert and vigilant but they obviously got the better of me. The incident took place about 100meters past the speed camera in the direction going downhill into town. I was able to accelerate and get away. They obviously saw me coming, my speed was only 24km/h, as I past them, they pounced and caught me off-guard. This incident will not deter me from getting out there to cycle. I will just have to avoid this section. I stay at Tweespruit Estate so this route is the most convenient to get to Jonkershoek. I will just have to go the long way around via Kromme Rhee. 

[mikkelz]

42 minutes ago, Acre said:

Good day, this was me unfortunately. I have been aware that this is a problem area but have seen many cyclists use this stretch in recent months, many of these cycling alone. I am usually super alert and vigilant but they obviously got the better of me. The incident took place about 100meters past the speed camera in the direction going downhill into town. I was able to accelerate and get away. They obviously saw me coming, my speed was only 24km/h, as I past them, they pounced and caught me off-guard. This incident will not deter me from getting out there to cycle. I will just have to avoid this section. I stay at Tweespruit Estate so this route is the most convenient to get to Jonkershoek. I will just have to go the long way around via Kromme Rhee. 

Sheesh, that sucks! Glad you are ok. 🙏

Is riding through Cloetesville not an option? e.g. on Lang Rd.

[Robbie Stewart]

4 minutes ago, mikkelz said:

Sheesh, that sucks! Glad you are ok. 🙏

Is riding through Cloetesville not an option? e.g. on Lang Rd.

I was riding back from Jonkershoek via the R44 once and when I passed Cloetesville, There was a couple of unsavory characters standing on the other side of the fence, drinking. When they saw me one of them commented to the others to chase me down and take my bike and phone. There was a fence between us, so that kept them at bay. I wouldn't risk a pedal through their village because of the 1% chance of the same happening again.

[Acre]

17 minutes ago, mikkelz said:

Sheesh, that sucks! Glad you are ok. 🙏

Is riding through Cloetesville not an option? e.g. on Lang Rd.

I am thankful too that is wasn't worse. Knee swollen and soar today but it will heal.

I wouldn't cycle through Cloetesville at all, many dodgy characters hanging around and vicious looking dogs roaming the streets. We constantly hear gunfire in the evenings over the railway line so I think a lot of gang related issues and I think a cyclist will be a soft target for the bike and phone.

[nonky]

1 hour ago, Acre said:

Good day, this was me unfortunately. I have been aware that this is a problem area but have seen many cyclists use this stretch in recent months, many of these cycling alone. I am usually super alert and vigilant but they obviously got the better of me. The incident took place about 100meters past the speed camera in the direction going downhill into town. I was able to accelerate and get away. They obviously saw me coming, my speed was only 24km/h, as I past them, they pounced and caught me off-guard. This incident will not deter me from getting out there to cycle. I will just have to avoid this section. I stay at Tweespruit Estate so this route is the most convenient to get to Jonkershoek. I will just have to go the long way around via Kromme Rhee. 

All the millions of rands of charity channeled into kayamandi over the years via the cycling charity https://www.songo.info/, specialized africa, investec bank, thule, ninety-one, as well as fundraising efforts by local & international riders (sauser) and the champions race...and this is the situation in 2025.

I'm not surprised, just sad.

[cadenceblur]

1 hour ago, Robbie Stewart said:

I was riding back from Jonkershoek via the R44 once and when I passed Cloetesville, There was a couple of unsavory characters standing on the other side of the fence, drinking. When they saw me one of them commented to the others to chase me down and take my bike and phone. There was a fence between us, so that kept them at bay. I wouldn't risk a pedal through their village because of the 1% chance of the same happening again.

 

28 minutes ago, nonky said:

All the millions of rands of charity channeled into kayamandi over the years via the cycling charity https://www.songo.info/, specialized africa, investec bank, thule, ninety-one, as well as fundraising efforts by local & international riders (sauser) and the champions race...and this is the situation in 2025.

I'm not surprised, just sad.

The braziness is what gets me! Utterly despicable and sad that people cannot enjoy the most basic of freedoms - I won't even get to the absence of any law enforcement or the lack of political will to address the decay. 

My blood boils when I hear of incidents like this.

[Robbie Stewart]

4 minutes ago, cadenceblur said:

The braziness is what gets me! Utterly despicable and sad that people cannot enjoy the most basic of freedoms

I suppose its because these people know that the odds are in their favour, even if they get caught in the act. Prosecution in this country is a joke. Unless you say the wrong thing, then all hell will break loose to ensure you are sufficiently made an example of. But for the rest, its a free for all.