High Risk Cycling Area-Kayamandi, Stellenbosch!

[Lifttech]

To all cyclists using the R 304 passing Kayamandi outside Stellenbosch. Avoid Cycling past that area especially if you are cycling alone. I was passing there on Sat 22 February at 07H00am when I saw two suspicious characters moving towards me from the side of the road. As I was passing them the one started running towards me and tried to kick me off my bike! He got my back wheel but I managed to stay on and slip away from them.

I was told by another cyclist that they managed to steal onother big guy's bike, who was also cycling alone on exactly the same spot about an hour later that day. These Bicycle hijackers are absolutely fearless and will attack anyone cycling alone as they usually work in groups of 2 or more. One will knock you off and keep you busy while the other one disappears with your bike.

These incidents and attacks are increasing daily since the "bikejackers" know that our bikes are quite valuable.

What can we do in terms of protection?