Cycle theft
Below you’ll find information on how to reduce your risk of being a victim of cycle theft.
Lock your bike properly
- Always lock your bike if leaving it unattended.
- Invest in an adequate lock – D-shaped are usually the best.
- Choose a place to lock your bike where there are lots of people and a high level of “natural” surveillance.
- When locking your bike, lock both the wheel and the frame.
Register and insure your bike
- Consider registering your bike through an approved scheme.
- Add your bike to your home contents insurance.
Take detachable items with you
- Make sure that any quick-release and detachable items on your bike such as wheels, saddles and lights are either secured or removed and taken with you.
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Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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