Saboteurs Target Etape Cymru

Posted Monday 9th September 2013 –

It looks like the Etape Cymru has been the latest event to have suffered at the hand of saboteurs after several cyclists suffered punctures due to tacks being placed on the route. Whilst thankfully no one was injured it apears a small handful of riders taking part and one of the safety motorcycles were affected during the early part of the route as the areas of Cock Bank, Wrexham, and Pentrecelyn were targeted.

Here’s an example of one of the tacks found, posted by North Wales Police on twitter –

This is one of the nails placed on the #EtapeCymru route. Such a danger to road users. pic.twitter.com/RN03vMn7QD

— Sgt Mark Jones (@NWPMarkJones) September 8, 2013