Attacked by pedestrians - worst ride ever....

So, worst ride ever today.  Abused a few times, which is fairly normal I guess, then suffered a tyre blow out and realised I had no pump with me.  Another cyclist helped me out which was great and then was on my way.  Heading home along Port Rd, just near the entertainment centre, about 50 youths crossed the road while the traffic lights were green.  I held back and waited, and just as I was going through, about 5 more ran straight out and I had to come to a sliding stop.  As im sure most could understand I said a few words, and then from behind me got shoved right over, knocking me to the ground.  Thankfully one of their friends suggested that enough was enough and that I was on my way, somewhat shaken.  Its days like these though that I really question what people are made of.

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Permalink Reply by David Southern on March 12, 2012 at 21:09

Assuming they live long enough to become frail old men...

Permalink Reply by Frank on March 12, 2012 at 21:16
Ain't that the truth!
Permalink Reply by Eugene Suleau on March 13, 2012 at 10:33

They should really make pedestrians pay rego and wear license plates... that would stop this sort of thing in its tracks!

Permalink Reply by Sue on March 13, 2012 at 10:36

:-)

Permalink Reply by Kaye Livingstone on March 12, 2012 at 16:44
That's awful! Hope your day got better...
Permalink Reply by Frank on March 12, 2012 at 19:55
Either if you can fight, grab a hostage, put two fingers square in their eyes from behind whilst holding him, crack a knee from behind and tell the other guys to grow up and get lost and get your hostage to kiss your tires! Than, ride off calmly albeit with raised heart rate.

Alternatively, get over it cause no-one wins a fight, trust me! I see a fair view and been there as being quite light, I get picked on 1st!

4 or 5 years of a good martial art will help too!
Permalink Reply by Jase "Flatty" C on March 13, 2012 at 11:25

Having 10 years in two martial arts disciplines, I've only ever had to use it once - and even then I just put him in a head lock and had him eating dirt in front of his still-running car on Rundle Street. He was an idiot and I warned him to get back into his car. He decided that showing off was a good thing and left very humbled.

That said, I was in a situation where I had no option. I would always recommend walking away from a fight. If you get home with all your fingers and toes and no broken bones or cuts, take that as a win.  Either that, or come riding with me ;)

Permalink Reply by heather on March 13, 2012 at 14:47

Womble was dealing with 5 youths with another 50 nearby. The best solution with those odds is to get away. If you grabbed a hostage, could be hit from behind on the head by another youth. Possible outcome then is fractured skull or brain injury.

Permalink Reply by Frank on March 13, 2012 at 14:52

Best is always to get away as no-one wins>

Push comes to shove, and you had no choice, is to grab one person and make him sore and show you mean it.

Alternative is this>

Permalink Reply by heather on March 12, 2012 at 19:58

Womble, sorry about those thoughtless youths. Have added a link to your post on AC group Look For Cyclists under Cyclists Assaulted or Objects Thrown. Keeping easy-to-find records in preparation for advocacy seeking better cycling conditions.

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/lookforcyclists/forum/topics/...

Permalink Reply by MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) on March 12, 2012 at 20:02

That is assault, have you reported it to the police?

Permalink Reply by Womble on March 12, 2012 at 20:59

Didn't report it.  Got home quite fired up about it, but then got dragged out to a bbq lunch...

Had it been a few years ago, I could've gotten myself into a bit of strife in that situation, but have learnt that it doesnt work out overly well, as per Franks comment!.  

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