Killarney mugging alert!

[Irishj9]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two guys attemped to steal my bike as I went out training today. I was on the stretch between Killarney Racetrack and the Du Noon settlement.

 

Ive passed that way a couple of times a week, and am always on the lookout through Du Noon, but that's no longer enough, it seems.

 

One guy ran out from the left of the road, ran alongside and attempted  to knock me off, ( there was lots of traffic restricting my leeway) while another appeared rapidly to assist him.

 

Traffic and the guys erratic runs in front of me prevented me accellerating out of trouble. Eventually I had to stop where Criminal#1 demanded the bike, all the time laughing.

 

I then indicated in the negative and introduced them to a few new Irish swear words. All they time they were smiling, enjoying themselves immensely.

 

Just when we were getting into the traditional test of strength to decide the matter, a senior gentleman in a white bakkie owned by Motor Masters stopped to help me.

 

The guys backed off a few meters, I turned round and headed back, with the bakkie guarding my rear, until I was well clear.

 

The driver gave me a friendly wave and continued on his way. If I can find out his name he can have the Christmas Hamper of his choice from me, with a gallon of whatever Christmas spirit he prefers.

 

Stay alert and stand ready....you know not the day or the hour.

 

Irishj92007-11-06 06:09:24

[BMCfan]

not good news at all. what time have you passed there. I work in killarney gardens and must go out that way tonight - i'm on my bike!!!!

[Irishj9]

went through about 12.30 this afternoon

[BMCfan]

sh@t, do you think it will be ok in peak traffic 2night

[Irishj9]

Looked to me like they were perfecting their game.. ie they did not show any weapon.....I suspect they will be successful very soon.

[javadude]

Thanks for the heads up, glad to see the cyclist come out on top for a change. I personally will never ride down that road, just don't feel safe out there at all.

 

[Guest colonel]

No offence Irish but WTF were you doing riding through there anyway that place is so dangerous a mate of mine was sh*t at night by a .22 at 7pm and the other night awhile back Mrs Colonel and I saw 1st hand of a smash and grab  infront of us at the robots there.

 

Glad to hear you ok thou. If you riding at that time give me a call I train that time most days aswell and am in the Tview area we can go drop a lung together??

colonel2007-11-06 06:36:07

[Irishj9]

 

No offence Irish but WTF were you doing riding through there anyway that place is so dangerous a mate of mine was sh*t at night by a .22 at 7pm and the other night Mrs Colonel and I saw 1st hand of a smash and grab  infront of us at the robots there.

 

Glad to hear you ok thou. If you riding at that time give me a call I train that time most days aswell and am in the Tview area we can go drop a lung together??

 

OMG!. Well I guarantee I wont be going through there again!. Would be great to meet up for a coupla training runs together. Will PM my cell #

 

[ShortLegs]

Word of warning, he rides in pink and you could be mistaken for riding with a chick so better tell your other half ShortLegs2007-11-06 06:45:01

[Irishj9]

MMMM Giro D'italia  race leader.......Days like these I miss Europe   lol

[Guest colonel]

I will say that you all make fun of the pink BUT everyone knows us and the exposure is great cause thats what sponsors want so there is some method in our madness!!