Police investigating wire tied across BC bike lane

A scary incident for cyclists in North Vancouver has led to a police investigation.

On the BC Road Cycling Facebook group, Stewart Martin says he was exiting the north end of the Second Narrows Bridge around 3 pm Saturday when he discovered a wire tied across the bike path.

“The person in front of me was able to duck and it hit his helmet,” Martin said, noting that the wire was tied around four feet off the ground on a blind corner.

“This was a deliberate act,” Martin added. “We removed the wire, but the culprit could replace it.”

Cst. Mansoor Sahak with the North Vancouver RCMP confirmed the incident was reported to police and is urging anyone who has witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or has information related to this incident, to come forward.

“We are extremely fortunate that no one was injured by the wire,” Sahak noted.

When details of the incident were shared to social media, residents were quick to express their shock and dismay.

“This could legitimately kill someone,” wrote one commenter. “Please report it to the police.”

Another called it “terrifying,” noting that they come home every day on that route.