08.14.07 - Cycling for all – CAN-BIKE cycling tip #9

August 14, 2007 (Ottawa, ON) – Cycling for all – The Canadian Cycling Association is pleased to communicate its ninth CAN-BIKE cycling tip of the season.

CAN-BIKE Tip #9

The four most effective ways to steal a bike

• Steal an unlocked bike.


• Break the lock.


• Break what the bike is locked to.


• Steal parts of the bike that are unlocked.

Losing a bike through theft can be a painful and expensive experience. There are no full-proof methods to secure bikes but here are some bike lock basics.

The four most effective ways to keep your bike from being stolen.

• Always lock your bike. Half of all bikes stolen are stolen from home.


• Use a good lock. Buy two of the best locks you can afford. Having two different kinds of locks increases safety.


• Secure your bike frame and your back wheel. (two locks!)


• Do not lock your bike to a chain link fence or a wooden porch.

Register your bike. When the police hear about numerous bike thefts in a neighbourhood they know that there is an organized bike thief in the area and can help stop the operation.

ABOUT CAN-BIKE
The CAN-BIKE safe cycling skills program is the standard for bicycle education across Canada. CAN-BIKE Courses teach riding skills, traffic analysis skills, and collision avoidance techniques. They also provide the basics on safe equipment, and a basic bike inspection. Regardless of your experience, CAN-BIKE will make your cycling more effective, and give you a greater sense of confidence and control in traffic. Visit http://www.canbike.net/cca_pages/

With generous support of Transport Canada’s Moving on Sustainable Transportation program.

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