Bike jacker justice: Cycling Samaritan chases down muggers

The dramatic moment when a cycling Samaritan rode down a bike jacker has been captured on film.

When a 53-year-old cyclist was punched and pushed into the road by three bike jackers in Leyton, London, last week, Alex Sweeting happened to be riding by. Accelerating to over 20 mph, Alex pursued the muggers, while his helmet cam recorded footage of the chase that ensued. The camera also displays his speed and heart rate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N63hg1e5xvs

Bike jacker justice

While it's understandable that bicycle theft by mugging makes headlines, thankfully it accounts for only a tiny percentage of insurance claims. Nevertheless, it's worth knowing that cycle insurance from the ETA covers ‘bike jacking’ as standard.

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For when they isn't a cycling Samaritan on hand, how about an anti-theft ejector seat?

https://youtu.be/t3Q4xWzW-nk

The ethical choice

The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK’s most ethical provider.

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