mdk555 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Beware as one of our members (Outriders Cycle Club) survived an attempted mugging just as he, 6th person in a small group, was attacked by three guys. It happened on the "N1" just as you approach the Helicopter place. The one attacker had a half meter stick which he thankfully never used, the second one attempted to grab Kevin by the shirt and the third one tried to stick his hand in Kevin's back pocket. He said that it was almost as if was a planned attack. Kevin managed to evade them and has asked everyone who cycles from Paarden Eiland to Cape Town to be careful when cycling that section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamm Posted April 7, 2007 Share Aren't there a couple of shacks on the same side of the road close to that section or have the council cleared them out? I recall incidents of stoning and fires close the the Huey landing pad. What are the other options - Harbour or Woodstock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted April 7, 2007 Share Thanks for the warning mdk555. When did it happen, today or during the week and at what time?I use that road every week to commute, so I will keep my eyes open. Will let the rest of the guys who use know.I'm jut glad he got away without any injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk555 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Thanks for the warning mdk555. When did it happen' date=' today or during the week and at what time?[/quote'] Was on Good Friday at about 8 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk555 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Aren't there a couple of shacks on the same side of the road close to that section or have the council cleared them out? I recall incidents of stoning and fires close the the Huey landing pad. What are the other options - Harbour or Woodstock? Was just past the shacks and we kinda believe it was a planned mugging as there is a also a big hole in the fence for easy escape. The other tow are options but think the main thing is we must be aware of any "pedestrians" that could look out of place and or suspect as this could happen anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal Posted April 8, 2007 Share Thanks MDK... was out on the road this morning, but all was quiet.... will pass on to my friends. Glad to hear Kevin is OK.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk555 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Pedal, changed phones, lost yer nr and have a big back of 2nd clothes plus 2 pairs of shoes for your development squad so please phone me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyB Posted April 9, 2007 Share Hi Pedal have a road bike, kit and spares that the missus has earmarked as excess....... Can you please PM me so I can live happily again. Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyB Posted April 9, 2007 Share Now that I've hijacked the thread.... I have never felt comfortable on this stretch of road especially at the Woodstock on-ramp. There are many cyclists that ride solo on this route, including me. Its difficult enough to concentrate on the traffic. Thanks for the warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal Posted April 9, 2007 Share Mdk & JimmyB.... many thanks.... msg on its way.x Now whilst I hi-jack the thread.... if anyone out there (Cape Hubbers) have any 2nd hand bike equipment or clothing, and would like to donate it, please send me msg, as I would like it for the development programme I am involved in. Small clothing would be wonderful, but anything goes.I will willing collect, so no running around for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk555 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Hi-jack the thread by all means but just take note of what started it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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