{"id":53083,"date":"2022-10-19T06:04:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T04:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/attacks-on-cyclists-on-durbanville-back-roads-not-uncommon-says-private-security-company-in-the-area-20221019\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T20:49:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T18:49:07","slug":"attacks-on-cyclists-on-durbanville-back-roads-not-uncommon-says-private-security-company-in-the-area-20221019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/attacks-on-cyclists-on-durbanville-back-roads-not-uncommon-says-private-security-company-in-the-area-20221019\/","title":{"rendered":"Attacks on cyclists on Durbanville back roads not uncommon says private security company in the area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Attacks on cyclists along the route of the Durbanville farms are not a new trend \u2013 one association has even gone as far as seeking help from the government to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TygerBurger<\/em> reported on the attacks on cyclists in the area around the Durbanville farms last week<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the news report Gary Bannister, a cyclist, explained that the attacks are often shared on social media; that cycling in this area can be risky if you are not in a group, and that people should be made aware of the high risks, or hot-spot areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bannister was referring specifically to Tygerberg Valley Road, a route he himself uses, however cyclists often also make use of Giel Basson Drive and Contermanskloof Road in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District Watch, a private security company, said last week that cyclists and joggers have been stopped and robbed for years on these two back roads, including Vissershok Road and the farm roads at the back of Durbanville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere seems to be an increase in this crime on outdoor-enthusiasts taking place,\u201d said Gawie Venter, District Watch spokesperson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PPA concerned about safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Pedal Power Association (PPA) said they too are very much aware of the ongoing safety issue in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is of great concern to us. We also encourage cyclists not to cycle alone in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Bothasig police are trying their best to patrol the area whenever they can, but criminals do not always attack in the same spot, they move around. We are currently in talks with local government with regards to the safety issues cyclists are faced with,\u201d says Neil Robinson, PPA chief executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best advice is to avoid cycling in the area on your own, the PPA says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen cycling in a group, it is preferable to have a back-up vehicle following the group. If there is no backup vehicle available, please keep an eye on the riders at the back of the group as they usually become victims of attacks especially if they fall behind. Please practise \u2018situational awareness\u2019 in other words always pay attention to your surroundings and constantly be on the lookout for potentially dangerous situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe use of earphones and chatting to your fellow cyclists are distracting and can lead to an attack. Stay alert if you are approaching persons who appear to be waiting to cross the road. Many of the attackers also jump out from behind bushes or ditches next to the road, which catches the cyclist off guard,\u201d says Robinson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Be wary\u2019 police warn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WO Jacques Mostert, Bothasig police spokesperson, also highlighted the importance of safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCyclist stopping to check their cellphones or tracking gadgets have also fallen prey to robbers who were standing next to the road looking like workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA young cyclist\u2019s bicycle was taken while riding with his family at the back of the group. The robber, a pedestrian, was dressed as a construction worker and even wearing a high visibility vest. When the cyclist passed him, he knocked him off the bicycle and ran across the field to Dunoon with the stolen bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCyclists are sensitised to travel in groups when cycling and if possible, to avoid the area,\u201d says Mostert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A designated bicycle lane is available on Tygerberg Valley Road between Richwood and Burgundy Estate and the Durbanville farms.PHOTO: Richard Roberts<\/div>\n
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He added that robberies have also occurred in the areas of Atlantic Hills where cyclists have been targeted and robbed of their bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bannister also indicated that robberies occur along the route from Milnerton to the city, however Capt Nopaya Madyibi, Milnerton police spokesperson, confirmed last week that no recent cases have been reported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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