Anyone who rides around Philips Park in Prestwich

[Parrot of Doom]

Be warned. My riding buddy phoned me today. He'd been cycling around the 13 arches viaduct and came across a man and his son, looking pretty bad. They'd been riding around that area, and a motocross bike had come up behind them, the rider booted the dad off (you can imagine the speed), a following motocross bike came up, the pillion passenger grabbed the bike, back on the motorbike, and off they went. Another couple did the same with his son.

Can you imagine that? A lovely sunday ride out on a nice sunny day, only to be attacked and your bikes stolen? It makes me want to go down there and hunt them down. I'll certainly be listening out for motorbikes for a bit.

[Nolar Dog]

bks! That's awful.

I've got a house up there and I walk in the park now and again.
Hope your friend and his son are okay.

[Parrot of Doom]

My mate is fine and still has his bike, its the father and son I feel for.

[anniesdad]

Fortunately I don't ride around there and have no desires to do so now either. Shame really but there you go, yet another no go area for some.

[pete higham]

hhmmm will have to keep my wits about me whilst im riding then, lucky i ride with another guy who isnt the softest looking lad.

i think it might be time to start taking my telescopic baton out with me.

[Parrot of Doom]

anniesdad said:

Fortunately I don't ride around there and have no desires to do so now either. Shame really but there you go, yet another no go area for some.

I've been riding there for years, its a great place - don't let it put you off. Its the first time I've ever heard of this.

[pete higham]

did it happen on 13 arches side of the m/way or the other?

it is still a great place to ride as pod says

[Parrot of Doom]

13 arches side, down in the valley. The scrotes can't get over that motorway bridge without a lot of hassle, going underneath the motorway would be even more difficult.