Pretoria danger areas

[Craig Slow]

Can't access the Facebook link. Hope Nicholas is ok.

 

Was it at the slightly secluded section as you turn off Nellmapius road on to Rynneveld avenue? Also ride this area almost every day...

Edited May 4, 2014 by Craig Slow

[Weight Weenie]

He didn't give more details. He managed to kick the guy and get away when the guy drew a knife. 5 guys. He rode past 2 and sped up was then grabbed.

 

But seemed like he knew something was up. One needs to trust you gut in these situations and turn around and GTFO!

[Slowpoke-pta]

Path leading from old Delmas to garsfontein rd. I am new to mountain biking and the area but have been around this path often in the past couple of months - then pow get attacked on thursday morning by two guys. I was able to defend myself and my bike but it took some doing. Just a word of warning

[Weight Weenie]

Path leading from old Delmas to garsfontein rd. I am new to mountain biking and the area but have been around this path often in the past couple of months - then pow get attacked on thursday morning by two guys. I was able to defend myself and my bike but it took some doing. Just a word of warning

 

Thanks for the heads up, have ridden here before in a group but wouldn't again.

Glad you are OK!

[evolve]

Seems the buggers are at it again..........it's @&$)(; that we have to plan our rides around crime.

[TrackGuy]

This applies for people who cycle in the Moot.

 

I cycle through from, Rietfontein, Queenswood, Hatfield, Brooklyn up to Groenkloof (Klapperkop) and come back through Brooklyn, Hatfield, Queenswood, Waverly and Rietfontein.

 

And I haven't had any issues yet, neither have I seen or heard of any recently.

 

I have lately started going up the hill that goes to Crawford High and then go past Kruin Park, seems safe.

[Dwalt]

Me and 3 of my mates took a ride on our mtb to Harties yesterday morning, on our way back we took the N4 and was attacked by a guy who ran from the middleman of the highway, shooting 2 shots in the tar next to us and demanded our phones.We gave him 2 phones and he shot 1 more time next to us and ran over the highway.We saw that there were more of them on the other side , but luckily they couldn't get over the highway.Rather don't do that route.

[BarHugger]

Me and 3 of my mates took a ride on our mtb to Harties yesterday morning, on our way back we took the N4 and was attacked by a guy who ran from the middleman of the highway, shooting 2 shots in the tar next to us and demanded our phones.We gave him 2 phones and he shot 1 more time next to us and ran over the highway.We saw that there were more of them on the other side , but luckily they couldn't get over the highway.Rather don't do that route.

 

Thanks for.warning......glad you okes are safe.....scary that side of town.

[DACoetzee]

Hi Guys,

 

4 Guys almost mugged me in Achillies street [Olympus AH, PTA] at 17:15. I came riding up the road and the 4 guys spread out blocking the road as they approached me. I though something was off so I made a U turn, just as I turned to see they came sprinting toward me. Just managed to get away.

 

Here is map link:

http://i.imgur.com/OMwDtwc.jpg?1

 

Keep safe boys and girls

[kingalton]

Which direction were you going in Achilles, west or east?

 

[Grondpad]

That sucks!! Daai was nog altyd n area waar baie fiets gery het en ek gereeld train. Nee man!

[Weight Weenie]

Ja nee stem dis mos die pad wat wingerd to gan en ook Hedianga se kant toe?

[jagwil]

I heard that a cyclist was hit and killed this morning in Hans Strydom (Solomon Mahlungu)by a vehicle overtaking inside the yellow line.

 

Does anyone have more information?

[Meentb]

I believe it was Shaun Breytenbach. Lots of people on Facebook writing about it.

[Gandalf]

Me and 3 of my mates took a ride on our mtb to Harties yesterday morning, on our way back we took the N4 and was attacked by a guy who ran from the middleman of the highway, shooting 2 shots in the tar next to us and demanded our phones.We gave him 2 phones and he shot 1 more time next to us and ran over the highway.We saw that there were more of them on the other side , but luckily they couldn't get over the highway.Rather don't do that route.

Hi man, which N4 was it?

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Am not on FB . A friends son sent me a photo yesterday morning of the accident scene . Have been in distress since . Would like to know more what happened and about Shaun.

Thanks