Bike Theft in the UK Is More Common Than Most Riders Think You lock your bike outside a café, step in for a coffee, and come back ten minutes later to an empty rack. It happens more often than most UK riders expect: police forces across England and Wales recorded 48,449 bicycle theft reports in […]
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There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road—wind in your face, the thrill of exploration, and pure cycling freedom. But that freedom often comes with a dark side: bike theft. For many riders, the fear of leaving their bike unattended—whether at a café, trailhead, or bike rack—casts a shadow over their adventure. Traditional U‑locks and
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We recently covered the shocking number of bicycle thefts recorded in England and Wales last year – an incredible 57,153 bikes, which equates to more than six bikes every hour. But how do these numbers compare to over the Atlantic in the USA? We take a look at the numbers reported by Bike Index –
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Since Apple released its tracking device “AirTag” in 2021, various companies have created adapters to use it as an anti-theft measure for bikes. Since then, various devices with built-in AirTag functionality have also started to be marketed. However, does AirTag really work as theft prevention? And what’s the difference between AlterLock and AirTag? Lets take
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Motorcycle theft has been a persistent issue in the United States, causing significant distress and financial loss to owners. Over the past decade, the trends in motorcycle theft have fluctuated, with certain years witnessing alarming spikes. This blog post delves into the statistics of motorcycle theft over the last ten years and explores effective prevention
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The Difference Between AlterLock and AirTag Since Apple released its tracking device, AirTag, in 2021, various companies have created adapters to use it as an anti-theft measure for bikes, and devices with built-in AirTag functionality have also started to be marketed. However, does AirTag really work for theft prevention? And what’s the difference between AlterLock
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Are you and your bike prepared for bike thieves? You might be excited now that you have the road bike of your dream. However, we hear so many stories from cyclists who got their beloved bikes and become victims of bike theft. Unfortunately, having a bike lock sometimes is just not enough to fight against
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Storing Your Bike Indoors Is Fundamental to Theft Prevention As we have mentioned in previous blogs, more than half of all reported bike thefts occurred in people’s homes. You shouldn’t feel that your bike is 100% safe just because it is stored in a garage or a bike shed. Unlike cars or motorbikes, road bikes
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What can we do to make sure that bikes never get stolen? Unfortunately, no matter what we do, thieves will always put a lot of thought into stealing your bike.However, now that we understand where and how bikes get stolen, we can reduce the likelihood of it happening. The most important thing is to make
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A large number of bikes are stolen each year. It sucks to see the road bike that you spent your hard-earned money on get stolen in an instant. We tend to think that expensive bikes get stolen by professional thieves, but that is not always the case. Online platforms have made it easier for anyone
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