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Dear Resident,
I wanted to provide you with an update regarding cycle theft, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Hi Everyone,
This information is for all pedal cyclist, who regularly leave their pedal cycles in cycle racks inside or outside Train stations or anywhere on Whitton High street.
Here are some of the ways “thieves” will try and steal your bike and hopefully some solutions?
I hope you find the information useful?
• LIFTING – thieves will lift the bike (and lock) over the top of the post it is locked to. Try to avoid this by locking your bike to a “closed structure” that is well secured to the ground.
• LEVERING – if it is possible, thieves will insert tools, such as jacks or bars into the gap between the bike, lock and stand to lever the lock apart. How to avoid it, always fit your lock so that as much of the lock as possible is filled by the stand and bike (and maybe helmet).
• STRIKING – if you lock rests upon the ground thieves may use a hammer and cold chisel to split the securing chain or lock. How to avoid it, always ensure your lock is fitted so it cannot rest upon the ground or other immovable surface.
• CUTTING – thieves are known to use tinsnips, bolt cutters, hacksaws and angle grinders to cut their way through locks. How to avoid it, look at www.soldsecure.com for advice to buy the best lock you can.
• UNBOLTING – thieves know how to undo bolts and quick release mechanisms. If you lock your bike by the wheel alone this is likely to be all that will remain when you return. How to avoid it, always lock both wheels and the frame of your bike to the stand and remove any quick release components such as saddle and wheels.
• PICKING – thieves can insert tools into the locking mechanism and “pick” it open. How to avoid it, most good locks are designed to resist “picking”. Check that yours is one of them.
Locking your bike
• Lock both wheels and the frame to a bike stand or strong immovable object.
• Lock “tight” so your bike is hard to manoeuvre when parked.
• Secure your lock so it does not touch the ground
• Visit www.bikeoff.org for the latest information. It is always best to use two locks.
• Go for different types of lock, for example, a strong D-lock and a sturdy chain lock. This means that a thief will need different tools to break each lock, making theft less likely.
Register your bike
Register your bicycle at www.Bikeregister.com model, please enter the frame number the make and model and your contact details. This will help the police to return any recovered bikes to the rightful owners.
Thank you for all your help and support
Kind regards
Whitton SNT
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