Bike Security – Lock It Or Lose It!
Bicycle Queensland is constantly contacted by disappointed people who have lost their bicycles to theft. It is a problem, and a good “D” style lock is the best solution.
Follow these easy steps to keep your bike secure
Lock Your Bike Securely
- Do use a heavy bike lock – a “D” style lock is Definitely the best and simple way to prevent theft
- Lock your frame, and your front wheel to something that won’t move
- If you have quick release wheels – use a second small cable lock to secure the other wheel to your frame
- Leave your bike in an open, obvious place rather than a hidden, tucked-away spot
- Lock your bike even in your yard or shed at home
- Remove any valuable accessories (lights, Speedos, panniers)
Make Your Bike Identifiable
- If you are not fussy – paint the frame bright orange or yellow or polka-dots
- Put stickers all over it – preferably reflective ones
- Write your name, address and phone number on it with a permanent pen
- Record you serial number (under the front chain rings)
- Get an engraver from your local police station and engrave it & put the police supplied “WARNING: Police identified object”
- The Queensland Police Service recommend that you engrave your identification onto the bike in the form of your initials, bate of birth and a Q. Record these on a Property Tracing form and take to your local station.
- Keep a photo of your bike at home