Cyclists demand protection after tragic accident

No longer safe wheels: The cycling association is concerned with the number of cyclists knocked down by motorists. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
No longer safe wheels: The cycling association is concerned with the number of cyclists knocked down by motorists. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana Cycling Association (BCA) is concerned over the number of cyclists who are knocked down by motorists and will hand over a petition to the Minister of Transport and Communications seeking improved protection.

The move comes after one of their experienced members, Warren February, was knocked down and killed by a motorist last weekend. BCA secretary general, Tlamelo Dube said although he could not delve into the contents of the petition, the association would not take the matter lying down.

Dube said: “In Botswana cyclists are not properly recognised, even pedestrians. It’s like only motorists own roads, but it should not be like that.

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