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Morning commute incident
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pip Sep 30, 2012. 44 Replies 4 Likes
So on my way into work this am around 7:10 I was travelling down Belair rd towards the CBD - as I get just past the Hungry jacks by grange rd a grey tarago buzzes past so close that I feel the sudden…Continue
Route advice
Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Mar 1, 2011. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Okay, so I am starting a new job at Modbury hospital next week and am hoping to still ride to work as I have been for the past 3 years. I live in Brighton so it's going to be another 10km on top of…Continue
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Surgical Spirit replied to Sam's discussion Ride on weekends but not to work? Whyyyyyy???"Three things involved in the ride to work decision -
Length of time at work - I never much fancy riding home in the dark after 13-14 hours at work if it's been a hard day
Weather - it's not so much the riding in the rain, more…"
Pip replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"I posted a link to this on my facebook page and tagged linked a friend who is a councillor in Mitcham council (I assume that's the area of the incident) who is also a keen cyclist. Figured it wouldn't hurt to bring it to her attention."
Pip replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"Oh my god! That is horrible :-( I'm glad you are not more injured. I can't believe there are monsters like that out there. I'm glad to hear the police officer took it seriously and cross my fingers that they catch him and charges are…"
heather replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"If enough reports by the public against a driver, police might take action. Someone told me this happened to a relative. If an inconsiderate driver rather than a rabid one that Surgical Spirit encountered, a warning from the police might shock them…"
Tim Loft replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"May it be an idea to start a list of the Copper that are avid cyclist or cyclist friendly, as I do remember on some of the interstate cyclist sites hearing the same type of stores of having to go fishing for a copper that would Act or report
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"He will deny it, and that will be the sad end!
You need concrete proof like a broken neck or perhaps be strapped to a wheel chair!
All the best though."
heather replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"Good news that you spoke to an officer who took you seriously. I did post on this discussion some road rule sections and mentioned using vehicle as a weapon, in case this helped you put your case to the officer. Sounds like you did not need this…"
Surgical Spirit replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"Thanks for all the replies guys - very nice to feel supported by a group of like minded people during incidents like this! Thankfully I lucked out when I went to the police station to file my incident report and was dealt with by a very nice copper…"
Tim Loft replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"Have a look at the tool I carry around on my main bike, in a pouch up next to the headset sitting on top of the top tool a leather man. But the last job I worked at did Blades for farm and plant equipment, made a replacement blade for it out of some…"
"I was going to suggest something similar but knees or just kerbing his teeth."
Matt Jones replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"Strange thing about this is that my only closeish call was on Blacks Rd with a Grey Tarago. It went past leaving no room at all. Wouldn't surprise if its a serial offender"
heather replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"When police want to find a dented vehicle and the driver, they contact crash repairers. New vehicles registered in SA for years have required 2 exterior mirrors. If SAPOL wanted to, they could ask to be notified when a Tarago mirror bought new or…"
Konadog replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"Another road-rage incident. Scary this kind of violent aggression. It's a heads-up to get the plate number early - like when you first approached him. I figure the fact he brushed by so close in the first place shows his at best disregard and…"
David Bowler replied to Surgical Spirit's discussion Morning commute incident"This is shocking. It sounds like there would have been other cars around surely someone must have seen what happened and could have reported it too.
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- What bikes do you ride?
- '07 Giant OCR 1 (sits on the trainer now)
'08 Giant TCR Advance 1 (training, commuting & crits)
'09 Giant TCR Advance SL (racing and mountains)
'08 Specialized Stumpjumper (for the dirty stuff)
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute, Racing, Mountain Biking
- ..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
- Always looking for new members for Autobus cycling
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 12:28 on February 21, 2011,
easytiger said…
- Thanks for the offer of a training ride. I am probably fitter now than I have been for a few years (thanks primarily to the rides/riders on this site), so you might need to get in fast, whilst I still have some semblance of my January legs!
- At 11:55 on February 18, 2011,
Are you really recruiting for Team Autobus?
My lovely wife bought me the La Vie Claire strip for my birthday last year, and she was devastated to hear that it was "some" team in Adelaide strip, and I joked at the time, maybe I could join them!? The Badger is a personal hero of mine - I probably have 100% of his attitude, and only 10% of his ability to back it up!
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