Pretoria danger areas

[Theunissa]

Seems like we need to start taking the,"loodpil" injection with again 

[Mtree]

Is there anywhere safe to cycle in Pretoria?
Not planning on going out there alone, but just wondering which spots to avoid as of late.

[betaboy]

Absolutely shocking… crime is definitely on the up in this country! 

[BaGearA]

On 4/13/2023 at 10:47 AM, Mtree said:

Is there anywhere safe to cycle in Pretoria?
Not planning on going out there alone, but just wondering which spots to avoid as of late.

Delmas road after the moreletta turnoff towards delmas 

[bertusras]

16 hours ago, Mtree said:

Is there anywhere safe to cycle in Pretoria?
Not planning on going out there alone, but just wondering which spots to avoid as of late.

I've been dealing with a minor knee niggle, but I've not been outside on the bike in 6 weeks, which is bloody ridiculous. Delmas road was scrapped after the 1st attack (which was on a friend of mine), but then there were other incidents on other PTA routes as well. 

[OVERDRIVE]

Pretoria…riding…running…ok.

[RobertWhitehead]

Pretoria, danger area. There I fixed it 

[Theunissa]

20 hours ago, Mtree said:

Is there anywhere safe to cycle in Pretoria?
Not planning on going out there alone, but just wondering which spots to avoid as of late.

Iive between Soshanguve and Hammanskraal. And cycle through the bush without issues. I try to avoid places where they know cyclists go with fancy bikes. And I ride with old shorts, safety boots and a back pack I got from Mr price. And I look more like a commuter. I, do believe this helps. I don't care what I look like. I do this for fun

[OVERDRIVE]

2 hours ago, RobertWhitehead said:

Pretoria, danger area. There I fixed it 

 

Robert you really said it well, am too scared to offend 🤣

[bertusras]

FFS

[bertusras]

On 4/15/2023 at 9:18 AM, bertusras said:

FFS

[The Ouzo]

On 4/14/2023 at 7:14 PM, OVERDRIVE said:

 

Robert you really said it well, am too scared to offend 🤣

but if you read the cape town thread it would appear the entire western cape is a problem

[Mtree]

3 hours ago, The Ouzo said:

but if you read the cape town thread it would appear the entire western cape is a problem

Haven't had many issues in the Northern suburbs? (I don't go looking at the stolen bikes section)
Also the trail network(TBMTBC) is rather private so there is that...


This thread is making me doubt ever going cycling in PTA

Edited April 17, 2023 by Mtree

[Theunissa]

5 hours ago, bertusras said:

Echo Does An, excellent job in the area. 

[The Ouzo]

13 hours ago, Mtree said:

Haven't had many issues in the Northern suburbs? (I don't go looking at the stolen bikes section)
Also the trail network(TBMTBC) is rather private so there is that...


This thread is making me doubt ever going cycling in PTA

same argument can be had for PTA. 

[NotShatterProof]

On 4/13/2023 at 11:40 AM, Dup08 said:

Just got word from a colleague that 2 cyclists were bike jaked on Midstream drive in Centurion this morning.
Close to where the wood is being sold next to the road.

Polo pulled up and 3 occupants jumped out and charged the two cyclist.
Bakkie pulled up a short while later to load the bikes.

Be carefull when riding around midstream, especially in smaller groups.

Approximate location:
https://goo.gl/maps/F1ehXzqZjB97JgYy9

If possible could you please indicate at roughly what time this happened.

Apologies for replying so long after the original post but I don't always get time for the The Hub.

I commute fairly close to there and any additional information will make a difference.

Thanks.