No frills commuting and how to keep the thieves off our backs!

According to the article “How to outwit thieves when cycling to work!” every minute someone has their bike stolen in the UK.

Not great news when you are about to make the switch from petrol guzzling to cycling to work every day. Don’t however, whatever you do, let this put you off! All that these statistics mean is that you need to take some careful precautions when you take on the might of pedal power!

First off, get some great security locks. Secondly, always park up in an open area in the view of passers by. Thirdly, get some bicycle insurance (check this isn’t already covered on your home contents insurance first). Last but not least, while you are at it, look into some public liability insurance in case of an accident.
The best piece of advice I came across though was to resist the urge to buy a beauty of a bike and to purchase instead something more functional than pretty. Something plain will generally cause much less of a stir within the bike thief fraternity that one that glimmers with hundreds of gears and gizmos! Happy cycling!