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ho boy. Here we go again http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/think-youve-seen-it-all-cyclists-kena-saman-for-illegal-cycling Think you've seen it all? Cyclists 'kena saman' for illegal cycling Posted on 22 August 2014 | 8,417 views | 24 comments More Sharing Services PHOTO: East Coast Town Council Facebook page Some cyclists were caught by the for illegal cycling in the town centre, according to a Facebook post of the East Coast Town Council. Although it is unclear where the raid took place, many Facebook users have speculated that the event took place in Bedok. Many users have expressed concerns that they are unaware that cycling in the town centre is against regulations. "I will dismount and push my bike within the town center, there are quite a few banner and signboard at the town center to warn cyclist the danger of cycling within the town center," said a Facebook user, Desmond. "I also saw quite a fair bit of accidents due to cycling within the town center, which is quite dangerous as some involve elderly and young kids," he further added. And: Cycling woes: No place to park bicycles at Sports Hub; cyclist gets warning letter PUBLISHED ON AUG 23, 2014 7:45 AM 35 150 0 0PRINTEMAIL Mr Relucio holding up the warning letter that was taped to his bicycle on Wednesday night. The retail worker had chained his bicycle to a carpark railing at the Sports Hub because no bicycle rack was available. -- ST PHOTO: DANSON CHEONG BY DANSON CHEONG When the $1.33 billion Sports Hub opened in June, it came with world-class facilities such as an aquatic centre, a sports arena and a 55,000-seat stadium. But not a single bike rack. Just ask cyclist John Paul Relucio, who has been cycling to the Sports Hub for work since the start of the month and was warned when he tried to park his bike there. On Wednesday, the 28-year-old retail worker found a warning note taped to his bike, which was chained to a carpark railing at the Sports Hub. - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/cycling-woes-no-place-park-bicycles-sports-hub-cyclist-g#sthash.aC8AeZjL.dpuf