Keep your Bicycle Safe and Secure

Posted on January 23, 2012 by tracey42

Today we have a guest blogger -  In the UK, a bicycle is stolen on average every minute; with less than 5% of those returned as they’re difficult for the Police to identify the owner. Current research suggests that cyclists are more likely to have their bicycles stolen than motorcyclists their motorcycle or car owners [...]

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New Bike Storage Product From Asgard

Posted on January 16, 2012 by andyheath

The Vertical Bike Locker Asgard always listen!  Asgard products are designed for you.  The latest product from the Asgard design team is the vertical bike locker. Asgard tell us….. “This tough bike storage is different from all of our other products” we normally design units for regular riders (with multiple bikes) or families.  The vertical [...]

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Motorcycle theft ebay scam busted!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by andyheath

Four men have been jailed for their role in a racket stealing bikes and selling the parts on eBay. The men were arrested following an 18-month investigation which identified 20 stolen motorcycles worth over £100,000. Jamie Sadik, 24, James Oliver, 28, Lloyd Smith, 39, and Daniel Setters, 27, all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal. Sadik was [...]

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Asgard bike shed review

Posted on January 9, 2012 by andyheath

Sarah wrote: I came across the Access Bike shed from  Asgard after my colleaugue recommended it to me.  I cycle to work and recently decided to upgrade my bike as part of my Employers ‘Cycle to Work Scheme’ to a Trek Road Bike.  I know its not a good idea keeping this bike chained in [...]

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How to get your bike stolen

Posted on January 8, 2012 by andyheath

How to get your bike stolen -  a brilliant article from http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk by Andreas on 21/03/2011 in SAFE CYCLING IN LONDON It’s fairly easy to get your bike stolen and in this article I’ll talk you through some of the best ways of doing so. I know not everyone wants to have their bike stolen, in the same way, so [...]

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UKbikeforum.co.uk bike security advice

Posted on January 7, 2012 by andyheath

Another excellent article from one of the best online bike sites there is!  http://www.ukbikeforum.co.uk “Well, its one of those subjects every single one of us will know too much about. I personally have had a bike stolen and it’s not good. Bikes aren’t just transport for the majority of us they are a lot more, [...]

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Bike Security – A day with the bike theft unit

Posted on January 7, 2012 by andyheath

We stumbled across this excellent article on the Ride It blog – read a section below – The entire article here;  Bike Security – A Day With The Bike Theft Unit Section From the ride it blog I have visited the joint Transport forLondonand Metropolitan Police’s Cycle Task Force last year, when Inspector Graham Horwood [...]

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A new bike for Christmas? Keep it safe.

Posted on January 5, 2012 by andyheath

“Bicycles can be some of the easiest vehicles for thieves and vandals to target. You can protect yourself from becoming a victim by following some simple steps. Get a good bike lock (D locks or combination locks are best. Look for ‘Sold Secure Ltd’ approved locks, or ask for a recommendation at a bike shop) [...]

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Interesting bike theft news

Posted on January 4, 2012 by andyheath

Tourette’s victim busy delivering Christmas presents while new £700 bike was stolen Dec 28 2011 By Craig McDonald of the Scottish Daily Paper The Daily Record “SCOTLAND’S best known Tourette’s sufferer had his £700 bike stolen as he delivered Christmas presents. John Davidson, 40, had only left the mountain bike unattended for a few minutes when [...]

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Did Santa bring you a nice new bike?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by andyheath

Did Santa bring you a nice new bike?  Well look after it – as bike theft is on the increase! Taken from an Internet Article. “Put down anything for five minutes these days and it will grow legs and disappear, bicycles are no exception! How many stories have you heard or been involved in where [...]

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