to anyone travelling to Bali soon or there now who may be hiring a motorbike.
Chatting to a work colleague today, he informed me that 2 of his friends have been airlifted back home after being chased on their motorbike by 2 indonesian males. The guys grabbed the back of the bike causing them to skid and crash. The theives then stole their bags containing cash etc. From what he said his friends are badly grazed all down one side of their legs and arms after coming off the bike.
This is not an isolated incident in recent weeks. I know of 2 other occassions this has happened in the last 3 weeks while I was in Bali. Each time there were 2 western women on the motorbike and were followed by another bike, again 2 indonesian men, cornered and pushed off, then their bags with belongings stolen.
One girl suffered a dislocated shoulder and elbow.
Having now been told today of this 3 incident I thought it may be worthwhile posting on the forum.
Stay safe at night when travelling down the gangs, this appears to be where they strike, obviously watching for hapless tourists.
cheers....