Looking After Your Bicycle
Over 100,000 bicycles are
reported stolen every year. They are a popular target
with thieves because they can easily be sold. They should
be locked whenever you leave them, even if you are just
going into a shop.Mark the frame
with your postcode. This will help the police get it
back to you if they find it - they have thousands of
unclaimed unidentified bicycles. Find out if yourlocal police
station or cycle dealer does this free.
Get a
'recorded cycle' form from your local police
station or bicycle dealer and take a
photograph. Record all your bike's details so that
if your bike is stolen and then recovered, the police
will be able to match it to the description.
The best kind of bicycle locks are made of a loop of
solid metal. Chains deter casual thieves, but can
be easily cut with the right equipment.
Always
lock your bike to something solid like a lamp-post
or railings. If you have quick release wheels,
take off the front wheel and lock it to the frame
and back wheel.
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