FC&P2C Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Is Breedt's Nek the climb just before you drop down to mountain sanctuary and Buffelspoort dam?
Mojoman Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Mojo, I said this tongue in cheek!No worries, I fully understand the feeling!
Nancy Drew Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Is Breedt's Nek the climb just before you drop down to mountain sanctuary and Buffelspoort dam? Yes
Guest eyecandy Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 I thought I saw you, in a biggish group... I was on my way back already when you lot passed me. I was riding there solo yesterday, fortunately I was back before this dude was on the road. I would seriously recommend that you report him to the Hekpoort Police before he runs one of us over Hey ND  How r u? Dont ride on your own! Pls come join us next time. Ill let u know.  Yes i was in a grp of about 8. That ride couldnt get more boring if it tried
Danger Dassie Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 back in the day, when mountain sanctuary park was not well known, we used to go over that pass in a ford escourt and a mazda 323 .... i miss those student days Back then I bet those cars were a bit more solid
DawieO Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Hahahahaa! Yeah, that's where I was going with it...
Wheelsuck Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Same situation as in the Cradle last year with some of us getting buzzed. Best is to lay a charge and if he hits a cyclist he will be in real trouble.
Gash Posted February 21, 2011 Author Posted February 21, 2011 Hi Guys I have not laid charges as yet. Not sure of the effectiveness of SAPS in these situations. I just want the guy to understand that we both have right to the road and if he hurts or kills someone he will also ruin his own life. I know he is afrikaans because when he hit me with his mirror he stopped, reveresed and turned around and abused myself and fellow riders (myself, my mate, both our wifes and my mates son). He said that there was enough space to get past and that I hit his mirror on purpose, however if I can touch his car its too close, he did not slow down and veered closer towards us. he aslo said that they want to stop all cyclists using there road and that Joburgers should stay in Joburg. I would have let it go if this was the first time however having experienced the same thing the week previous and the experience of the riders behind us is too much of a coincidence. G
JarradVZ Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 How do you know he is Afrikaans?Fishing rod sticking out the window?
Mojoman Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Hi Guys I have not laid charges as yet. Not sure of the effectiveness of SAPS in these situations. I just want the guy to understand that we both have right to the road and if he hurts or kills someone he will also ruin his own life. I know he is afrikaans because when he hit me with his mirror he stopped, reveresed and turned around and abused myself and fellow riders (myself, my mate, both our wifes and my mates son). He said that there was enough space to get past and that I hit his mirror on purpose, however if I can touch his car its too close, he did not slow down and veered closer towards us. he aslo said that they want to stop all cyclists using there road and that Joburgers should stay in Joburg. I would have let it go if this was the first time however having experienced the same thing the week previous and the experience of the riders behind us is too much of a coincidence. GBut if you do report it and there is another incident at least you have more evidence to give to a lawyer etc.
montyzuma Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Gash, whether the SAPS will be effective or not is not the primary reason to report it - it establishes a pattern of behaviour if he causes further trouble in future (& it sounds like he will). By reporting it you establish a baseline complaint & it will be taken into account for any future incidents. Rather be proactive - if this guy feels like he can do what he wants & there seems to be no reaction from the cyclists concerned he will in all likelyhood feel he can act with impunity and escalate things. The fact that there was physical contact made between you and the vehicle, that there was a threatening verbal altercation and that you have a group of witnesses present makes for a very strong case - much more so that near-miss "buzzing" complaints. I urge you to open a case - for the benefit of all cyclists who use that road.
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