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Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shane Jan 11. 58 Replies 0 Likes
Apologies for a negative post but I really need to get this off my chest.I was struck twice by a car today, white VT or VX Commodore, WKF134. Gentlemanly driver of 50ish years, distinguished flowing…Continue
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Paul N commented on Roger ...'s event 'Gully Grinders Feb 17 - 49km Feb17 Local Hill climbs'"Arthur, no need to apologise. Just seeiing you on a bike AT ALL is an inspiration to those of us not carrying either your age or medical condition. I only hope in your shoes I would still be riding, downhill, tailwind, or otherwise.
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meet at Prices approx 7:15Riding from Prices Bakery along Grenfell Rd, Hancock Rd GJ Rd. up Anstey Hill then Range Road South, Range Road North, Hannaford Hump, One Tree Hill then down Black Top Rd and up Target Hill to the Golden Way for coffee .... if the day is too hot the ride may be changed to be shorter and easier.Route Mapapprox 50km with 900m total climbing…See More
Paul N replied to Adam R's discussion TDU Stage 1 viewing"Nah. Using my own ContourHD. I've noticed a few of the police bikes with GoPros though.
First time I've used it behind the windscreen, I normally fit it onto one of the crash bars. Not sure which is best yet - distorted view through the…"
Mark D replied to Paul N's discussion Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!"Please report this. If you do not report this, you are making it more difficult for other cyclists who may just be injured because of this driver. This driver may have been drink/drug driving or have some other issues. It definitely is worth…"
Heather replied to Paul N's discussion Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!"+1
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Paul N replied to Jack Graham's discussion Ralphy's secret training route revealed."So Jack, it sounds like you've ALREADY roughed up the lovely smooth new tarmac :-)
"The trip down Montacute to the RAH was slow and I also got bitumen all over my (was) just freshly cleaned Big White Truck..." Nice to see you get time…"
Jack Graham replied to Paul N's discussion Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!"I'm for retribution.
If I see this dude flash past me down Snake Gully....I'm throwing my water bottle at the absolute bastard!!
Have we worked out whether it was a VT or a VX so I can be sure and can anyone explain the subtle differences…"
Stig of The Dump replied to Paul N's discussion Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!"white flowing beard... santa has really let himself go in the last week or so. i'd probably call traffic watch, would be worth having them turn up even if its just to inconvenience him."
wujim replied to Paul N's discussion Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!""Online and email reporting is not available at present so please telephone 131 444 or report the matter to your local Police Station"."
Christo B1 replied to Paul N's discussion Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!"Any chance there was a surveillance camera at the intersection?"
"Just report this to Traffic Watch. That's what it's there for and why we pay our taxes! No need for discussion with SAPOL officers or any exchange of opinions as to the worth of the report. Just get it on the Traffic Watch record and data…"
Shane Sody replied to Paul N's discussion Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!"Shane I think that comment is an unhelpful exaggeration of SAPOL's attitude.
Read what Paul said about how his story was received.
"The SAPOL members involved were nothing short of helpful and completely honest; I have no…"
Martin Turner replied to Paul N's discussion Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!"With all due respect...you need to report this incident to the SAPOL. You got away without injury but the next cyclist he hits might not be so lucky. This moron needs to be taken off the road."
Dahondude replied to Paul N's discussion Another gentleman driver - WKF134 - car used as alleged weapon!"This sort of pro-cycling
pronoun ( pl. pros) (usu. pros)an advantage of something or an argument in favor of a course of action : the pros and cons of joint ownership.
Not this sort of pro-cycling
pronoun ( pl. pros) informala professional, esp. in…"
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- Felt F3SL
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DBR X2
As well as the much bigger, motorised ones...
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- Weekends, Commute, Other
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- At 17:29 on December 9, 2011,
heather said… Paul, shall I assume that you know the cyclist, or know someone who knows the cyclist, or that you came across some info in the course of your job?
If you can, let him know of the photos available via an Adelaide Cyclists member.
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