There’s been an increase in bicycle thefts over the last few months and I had my bike stolen from our side alley a while back. I’d probably still have it if I had followed these simple steps from the Metropolitan Police and bought a D-lock and locked it to something secure. Here’s their advice:
- Always lock your bike even if you are just leaving it for a few minutes
- Buy a good quality D-lock or combination lock
- Lock your bike to something secure and immovable, such as a bicycle rack or a lamppost
- When you leave your bike unattended lock both wheels and remove detachable items such as lights
- Consider getting your bike frame securuty marked
- At home keep your bike out of view in a secure shed and keep the door locked
- Try to avoid leaving your bike in isolated places – leave and lock up your bike in public view where a potential thief can be seen
sorry to hear about your theft.
We’re running a programme with Ealing council and selling locks for £20 off – so a silver standard D lock is £10, or a gold standard is £30 upwards. Other advice – use two locks, D lock and a cable!
Drop by our workshop in Greenford or happy to do delivery in west Ealing.
Ealing council are also doing a great scheme and selling anchor plates called Smiles for securing your bike to a fixed location.