Bike security
Lock It Or Lose It!
Bicycle Queensland is constantly contacted by disappointed people who have lost their bicycles to theft. Good locks make a world of difference, as does making your bike clearly identifiable.
Follow these easy steps to keep your bike secure:
1. Lock Your bike securely
- 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).
2. 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)
- The best form if ID is to use an engraver from your local police station to engrave your details and include the police-supplied message “WARNING: Police identified object”. Also, record your details on a Property Tracing form and leave it with your local station.
Further Info:
Visit the Queensland Government Transport and Main Roads Bike Security page for further tips, how to identify your bike and types of insurance.
