Cycle Lane Safety Issues

[triguycpt]

With all the attacks and attempted bikejackings along the cycle lane in Cape Town, predominantly by the Woodstock area, I'm rather not willing to risk it - are cycles allowed through the harbour area?  I've heard from some that they don't allow it?  Otherwise what are the other options of cycling out of town - the highway?? 

[J∆kk∆ls]

Group ride. 

Carry mace.