Bike Security

Having your bike stolen by some jerk is a sure way to ruin your day.  Don't let it happen to you.

1. Cable locks should never be used as a primary means of locking a bike. Cheaper and older U-locks can often be broken without any tools. Use a U-lock that costs at least $40
2. Aim to have the hardest bike to steal on the rack.  Consider using two U-locks, or a U-lock and one heavy duty cable, to keep a bike secure.
3. Don't rely on foot traffic to keep your bike safe; many thefts, particularly those involving cutting cable locks, occur under the cover of crowd activity.
4. Don't rely on the presence of cameras to keep your bike secure. Security footage is rarely of much use once a bike is gone, and thieves know this.
5. Tug on whatever you're about to lock to make sure it can't be easily removed. Signposts in particular can be easily removed by unbolting them and some are already unattached.
6. Many bicycles are stolen from garages and store rooms. Lock your bike securely to an immovable object even if in a "secure" place.