Thoughts on middle-class children learning self-defence to avoid being mugged on bikes?

In a recent Times article, it stated that self-defence experts are leading school classes to warn young people to disguise costly equipment, dress down, and avoid taking shortcuts.

Cyclists are increasingly becoming a target for robbers, with road bikes retailing from £100 to £1,000 and beyond, and as the popularity of cycling to school and work grows. Insurance companies said that there had been a rise in reports of “aggravated theft”, meaning robbery, from cyclists.

I'm writing a short piece for IslingtonNow on this and would love any thoughts on whether this is a good/bad thing, whether you've ever experienced theft on your bikes or general safety in London?

Look forward to seeing the discussion.

Thanks Tanveer

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