If you’ve ever had your bicycle stolen, you’ll know how upsetting it can be. Our practical tips will help keep your bike safe and out of the hands of thieves – and also advise on how to get it back if it is stolen.

The most important thing to remember is, double lock your bike and register the frame number.

 1- Double lock it.

      Using two locks slows thieves down and makes your bike less of a target. Use two quality locks, at least one of which is a D-lock.      Thieves are less likely to carry multiple tools, so use two different types of locks if possible.

2- Lock the lot.

                  Lock the frame and both wheels to a secure cycle stand.

3-Secure it

         Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible to give any thieves little or no room to manoeuvre.

4- Take removable parts with you.

          Take parts that are easy to remove with you ,such as wheels, lights, baskets or the saddle. Or use locking skewers or nuts which can increase security by securing the bikes components to the frame permanently.              

5- Park securely

             Lock your bike at a recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well lit and covered by CCTV .