FootballingCyclist Posted December 2, 2018 Share Hi Guys. Received these messages in my club chat. Hope and pray the rider is ok, doesn't sound good. "Hi *****, came accross what looked a fatal cycle accident on the way down Suikerbossie on the way to hiking Chappies at about 7.30am .... 4x4 came out of side street without looking and cyclist must have hit him at about 70kph serious head injuries .... emergency services were starting to arrive .... not a nice start to the day ???? Back door of 4x4 smashed in and window shattered... must have hit like a concrete block !! We have to be so careful out there !!" Really hope it isn't as bad as it sounds!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomik Posted December 2, 2018 Share Before everyone jumps to conclusions, driver appears to not be at fault. Cyclist had head down and was going too fast to stop for the red light, driver had green light right of way, didn't see cyclist due to hedge in the way. Witnesses confirmed as such. No, I wasn't there so have no further information. Rider in hospital, alive. cat-i, Capricorn, Tatt and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlayne Posted December 2, 2018 Share Shared by friend: it was Philip Leroux, Kirstenbosch Philip. Now at Christian Barnard hospital. We were going down Suikerbosie doing about 70 km . Philip had his head down . Then the traffic light half way down went red Phillip was to close to the red traffic light and I think he tried to break but too late . I was about 100 meters behind. Philip collided side on to Toyota Land Cruiser . The driver had the green light and came out from the left side. Unfortunately the driver could not see any cyclist coming down as there is a large hedge in the way . Driver stopped on the opposite side of the road in shock . I personally think that most of us cyclists do go down at great speed down that hill , and when the red traffic light comes on . One does not have enough traction and cannot stop that quick. Please pass the message to all to take it easy and be aware of the cars coming out from the left as they cannot see the cyclist from the left coming down . Let’s all pray that. Philip will be ok . Has broken ribs puncture lungs and facial injuries. gummibear, CatzSpace "frail", cat-i and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted December 2, 2018 Share i would hope that cyclists have it in their head to slow down prior to intersections even if its their right of way, much less hope they can gun like a red robot hero. Eddy Gordo, bikebloke, bbbbburton and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted December 2, 2018 Share Strongs to the rider, hope he recovers. We need to take care of ourselves out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted December 2, 2018 Share I hope the rider heals up fast and is home with his family soon. I also hope the driver manages to cope with this too. barrykm and cat-i 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted December 2, 2018 Share Sounds like a nasty accident indeed. May we all ride safely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 2, 2018 Share All the best to the rider, his family and friends. AFAIK he has multiple injuries which are quite serious. Hope he recovers from his injuries. Please be careful out there everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted December 2, 2018 Share Well sounds like a true unfortunate accident hope the rider has a full and speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted December 2, 2018 Share Speedy recovery.I've been off they the bike for a month following a collision @ 30kmh ... hate to think what it would be like @ 70kmh. Edited December 2, 2018 by Thomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo55 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Shared by friend: it was Philip Leroux, Kirstenbosch Philip. Now at Christian Barnard hospital. We were going down Suikerbosie doing about 70 km . Philip had his head down . Then the traffic light half way down went red Phillip was to close to the red traffic light and I think he tried to break but too late . I was about 100 meters behind. Philip collided side on to Toyota Land Cruiser . The driver had the green light and came out from the left side. Unfortunately the driver could not see any cyclist coming down as there is a large hedge in the way . Driver stopped on the opposite side of the road in shock . I personally think that most of us cyclists do go down at great speed down that hill , and when the red traffic light comes on . One does not have enough traction and cannot stop that quick. Please pass the message to all to take it easy and be aware of the cars coming out from the left as they cannot see the cyclist from the left coming down . Let’s all pray that. Philip will be ok . Has broken ribs puncture lungs and facial injuries.I was there minutes after this happened. really terrible incident and sincerely hope Philip pulls through.Keep us posted if you have any info on his condition. daniele 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted December 2, 2018 Share Sad news I’ve heard of collisions there before I imagine cyclists are spent from Suikerbossie and relaxed or relieved and then lose focus on the descent, to even enjoy cooling down with the air on the descent It’s very quick to grab speed down there Tabula Rasa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trek man Posted December 2, 2018 Share Speedy recovery to rider. Personally I always l sleep on brakes going down there. Be safe guys and be careful on road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted December 2, 2018 Share Hope all parties recover well here, maybe the average joe cyclist should be riding on disk brakes, not to say that I would of made a diference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoKnight Posted December 2, 2018 Share One of the positives was that the fuller story was shared so quickly before there was time for assumptions to be made. Now the focus is can be more where is should be, the recovery of both parties and what others can learn from the experience. MarthinusKemp, Ferro, Sidersky and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatzSpace "frail" Posted December 2, 2018 Share Praying that Philip has a full recovery. Thoughts are with both parties through this unfortunate situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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