idrive Posted December 13, 2009 Share I hear a cyclist got hit by an aeroplane near Rand Airport this morning?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted December 13, 2009 Share No, before the start of the Joburg City triathlon a cyclist was hit by a car. And just after the start a plane crashed on the cycling route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaccelari Posted December 13, 2009 Share No' date=' before the start of the Joburg City triathlon a cyclist was hit by a car. And just after the start a plane crashed on the cycling route.[/quote']Good lord. And I thought raod cycling was dangerous. I'll stay away from triathlons, then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted December 14, 2009 Share they were still swimming when the plane crashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted December 14, 2009 Share The story we heard was that the cyclist was knocked over early and helicoptered to hospital. It was unconfirmed that the cyclist later died? Anyone know the facts? As a result, the metro police doing road closure were called off the road closures to deal with the issue. The triathlon was delayed by about 40 minutes until the police came back. While we were in the swim, the plane crashed, requiring the police to leave the road closure again. We went straight to the run with no cycle. Stories are that the plane went across the cycle course, at road level. It would possibly have taken out a number of triathletes had we started on time. A tragic and strange chain of events. Well done to the guys who organised the triathlon for keeping it all going in challenging circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted December 14, 2009 Share It's the silly season and strange things happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyr249 Posted December 14, 2009 Share I am staying away from triathlons then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messenger Posted December 14, 2009 Share is there anything we can do which closely resembles anything safe (other than self inflicted)...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave Posted December 14, 2009 Share I know there are many reasons why this is not funny, but I just can't help myself. I have never thought a plane would fall out of the sky, or overshoot a runway and crash into my car. The odds are just too small to imagine. When I began cycling, I never thought this was even a possibility. But the past few weeks, first in Durban, then PE, George and now Germiston, I am beginning to wonder. Damn, imagine getting taken out by a plane while you are cycling? Gives new definition to low flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted December 14, 2009 Share Rather strange events. All the best for the cyclist that went to hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyathi Posted December 14, 2009 Share Apparently the Piper Arrow aircraft lost power straight after take-off and landed back but did not sufficient space to stop and crashed through the boundary fence. Both pilot and co-pilot walked away from the crash unhurt. Well done to the pilot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted December 14, 2009 Share I heard the cycle accident was fatal. Surprised I haven't seen anything in the press or here. On the plane crash, we can be a little more frivolous as there were no injuries. From a triathlete's perspective, it gives new meaning to being in the "aero" position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewolf Posted December 14, 2009 Share damm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted December 14, 2009 Share Believe me! the pilot is thankful the cycle event hadn't started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted December 15, 2009 Share Congrats to Team Garwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjokkits Posted December 15, 2009 Share one wonders if that is another SA Airlink plane!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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