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Albuquerque Cyclists Beware - Trip Wires on Bike Paths
Booby traps on cycling paths and trails are nothing new—mountain bikers dealt with such cowardly attacks as trail riding was gaining in popularity, and occasionally mainstream bike paths come under attack from locals with some sort of grudge against cyclists. No joking matter, trip wires strung across trails can cause serious injury by either causing a crash and/or striking flesh and causing deep lacerations. As reported by KOB.com, Albuquerque cyclists are the latest to have to keep this threat in the back of their minds.

The most recent landed an Albuquerque man in the emergency room after he was knocked unconscious.

The traps target unsuspecting bicyclists cruising along the path. The next thing they know, they’re caught up in trip wire. Not a funny joke when you ask cyclists.

Jennifer Buntz with Bike ABQ has heard of at least three cases in the past month where someone set up trip wire along a bike path.