Police are urging cyclists using the bike path running along the Southern Expressway at Noarlunga Downs to be alert for obstacles following two serious incidents.
At 6.20am on Friday 10 January, three male cyclists reported wire had been strung across the bike path near the Poznan Path foot bridge.
The riders were travelling south along the bike path when they struck the wire that had been removed from a fence and then tied to a tree across the path.
The trio struck the wire while riding at 35km/h and subsequently came off their bicycles. Two suffered minor injuries while the third was uninjured. Their bicycles were severely damaged.
At 6.45am on Monday 13 January, a female cyclist riding along the bike path between Honeypot Road and Beach Road struck a fence wire that had been strung across the path and tied to a tree.
The woman escaped injury, but extensive damage was caused to her bicycle.
Southern District police are following a line of investigation but have urged all cyclists to be aware of the potential danger and be alert when using bike paths along the Southern Expressway.
Anyone with any information that may assist with the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. You can anonymously provide information to Crime Stoppers online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.
