Cape Town danger areas

[Zebra]

5 minutes ago, DJR said:

............not sure when, but they are moving to Obs soonish. Maybe check before you go?

was unaware - tx for the heads-up - will double-check now...!

[DJR]

13 hours ago, 117 said:

Are local elections coming up soon?

The CoCt has been proactive removing these illegal land grab settlements for the last few years. First they did it for City land, now they are getting to PRASA and Department of Public Works land. They are however tackling them one by one and it takes a lot of time, but at least they ARE doing something.

As for me, I live in an area affected by a similar problem. The isue I have with the removal of these "nests" of illegal occupiers (and I agree that it must be done), is that many of the street people just disperse into the surrounding neigbourhood......and cause more petty crime there until the local neighbourhood watch can get on top of it again. (that was our experience anyway.)

[Meezo]

46 minutes ago, DJR said:

............not sure when, but they are moving to Obs soonish. Maybe check before you go?

supposed to be end of July, but likely end of August. 

[117]

2 hours ago, DJR said:

The CoCt has been proactive removing these illegal land grab settlements for the last few years. First they did it for City land, now they are getting to PRASA and Department of Public Works land. They are however tackling them one by one and it takes a lot of time, but at least they ARE doing something.

As for me, I live in an area affected by a similar problem. The isue I have with the removal of these "nests" of illegal occupiers (and I agree that it must be done), is that many of the street people just disperse into the surrounding neigbourhood......and cause more petty crime there until the local neighbourhood watch can get on top of it again. (that was our experience anyway.)

Im glad the city is doing something, at last

[Zebra]

2 hours ago, Meezo said:

supposed to be end of July, but likely end of August. 

can confirm Woodstock Cycle Works STILL in same location, and yes, moving to OBS in next month or two...

Chris

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Wow, that's a BIG move for Nils, also explains his current clean-up drive 😅 

[DJR]

3 hours ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

Wow, that's a BIG move for Nils, also explains his current clean-up drive 😅 

We were talking about the wonderful bike builds we have done over the years from out of the rafters of his shop..........I said that I truly have sympathy for him having to move that treasure trove of a thousand bikes and ten times the parts.......especially if I think of how impossible it is to tidy up my little study at home with only 5 bikes in it........and I had to really resist walking out of there with another new project or two........I am more afraid of my wife than I can help Nils........but if ever there was a time to help a great guy, this is it.......go buy old bikes to turn into build projects for next years Eroica........or just a monster build........or a cheap commuter.........or a single speed...........another art bike.......even a fixie for the really really hardcore guys. Just do it!

[ChrisF]

42 minutes ago, DJR said:

We were talking about the wonderful bike builds we have done over the years from out of the rafters of his shop..........I said that I truly have sympathy for him having to move that treasure trove of a thousand bikes and ten times the parts.......especially if I think of how impossible it is to tidy up my little study at home with only 5 bikes in it........and I had to really resist walking out of there with another new project or two........I am more afraid of my wife than I can help Nils........but if ever there was a time to help a great guy, this is it.......go buy old bikes to turn into build projects for next years Eroica........or just a monster build........or a cheap commuter.........or a single speed...........another art bike.......even a fixie for the really really hardcore guys. Just do it!

 

Come on .... your wife will understand ....

[Zebra]

Moderator; maybe split-off ‘Nils’ topic into separate topic to avoid derailment of CT Safety. I mentioned Safety AND Nils/Woodstock Cycles in the same post, and topic has gone off-topic!
Tx, Chris

[ChrisF]

Some more good news ...

 

https://www.facebook.com/100045542240777/posts/1407271214134273/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

 

Edited July 9, 2025 by ChrisF

[Mamil]

On 7/8/2025 at 4:49 PM, DJR said:

We were talking about the wonderful bike builds we have done over the years from out of the rafters of his shop..........I said that I truly have sympathy for him having to move that treasure trove of a thousand bikes and ten times the parts.......especially if I think of how impossible it is to tidy up my little study at home with only 5 bikes in it........and I had to really resist walking out of there with another new project or two........I am more afraid of my wife than I can help Nils........but if ever there was a time to help a great guy, this is it.......go buy old bikes to turn into build projects for next years Eroica........or just a monster build........or a cheap commuter.........or a single speed...........another art bike.......even a fixie for the really really hardcore guys. Just do it!

The erotica za edition is dead as far as I know.... sorry more digression from thread topic

[Zebra]

4 minutes ago, Mamil said:

The erotica za edition is dead as far as I know.... sorry more digression from thread topic

eRotica? I think you meant eroIca? Just as much fun, but with clothes on…

Yes, bent over, yes, a hard ride, and yes, taking PUNishment, but Eroica, and not EroTICA! 😂

[Mamil]

10 minutes ago, Zebra said:

eRotica? I think you meant eroIca? Just as much fun, but with clothes on…

Yes, bent over, yes, a hard ride, and yes, taking PUNishment, but Eroica, and not EroTICA! 😂

Bloody erotica correction.... #$%# I mean auto concoction... @$@$

[MORNE]

9 hours ago, Mamil said:

Bloody erotica correction.... #$%# I mean auto concoction... @$@$

Surprised you got ‘correction’ right/wrong in that sentence? 👌🤣🤣🤣

[PappaWatTrap]

Hi everyone,

 

Is the following route still possible and what is safety like?

[Mamil]

1 hour ago, PappaWatTrap said:

Hi everyone,

 

Is the following route still possible and what is safety like?

possible yes - Most dangerous area is the section on the trails and dirt on the mountain above CBD - sporadic incidents there - I would ride that bbut I would be cautious in that area.