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He said the current area of his cycle route that is sometimes dangerous starts from Burgundy Estate along the route towards Durbanville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dangerous-routes-for-cyclists-runners\">Dangerous routes for cyclists, runners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cycling out of Durbanville into the farming areas can be risky if you are not in a group, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith the awareness of the bicycle prices, cellphone prices and sport watches, criminals are targeting athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a cyclist, I am aware of the hot-spots, but there will be a lot of other cyclists, runners and hikers who are totally unaware. Maybe, just like smash-and-grab warning signs at intersections, we need to start putting up signs for athletes that they are entering a high risk area,\u201d Bannister said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a group of criminals that target parking areas at big sporting events and athletes need to be made aware that they are being watched and their cars are broken into and credit cards stolen, he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-security-company-aware-of-the-attacks\">Security company aware of the attacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neal de Wit, owner of the private security company Precinct Response, said this week they have been made aware of the matter regarding robberies in the Burgundy Estate and Durbanville farm area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI personally am involved in combating this outrageous crime taking place which is impeding on people\u2019s rights to enjoy our beautiful countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am also part of a group with around 30 members who are willing in their own capacity to help where we can, not only with patrols but with intel gathering on the perpetrators attacking innocent cyclists. 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