• Thanks for Visiting "Lock Your Bike"

    This is a specialist / niche blog about . . . uh . . . locking your bike. The clue's kinda in the title.

    I also write a more regular blog about cycling, bike culture, advocacy, and stuff, called "Do The Right Thing".

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I like to ride my bike . . . and I love it when other people ride theirs too. Cycling brings a huge grin to my face, whatever the weather, and makes me feel like I’m six years old again. In terms of what it can do to your mind and body, it’s like a wonder drug – if only it were available on prescription!

Many other cyclists I talk to describe how they see their bikes as more than mere machines. The physicality of riding creates a bond that’s closer than you get with any car. The trouble is that there are a bunch of schmucks out there who’ll steal your pride and joy, to sell it for a fraction of it’s financial and emotional worth.

It happened to me once, and I vowed never again. So this blog is dedicated to educating cyclists everywhere about how to lock and protect your bike from bike-thieving scumbags everywhere.

3 Responses

  1. Perry Garvin, on May 4th, 2009 at 12:53 am Said:

    Hi there,

    Nice blog! Can you do a post about option for locking down a bicycle seat? Thanks!

    Perry

    Reply
  2. Neil, on May 5th, 2009 at 4:54 pm Said:

    Hi there. I have included the url to our website, look at getting started-security.

    I will be re-writing this in the near future with some stronger advice.

    Good info contained in your blog.

    Cheers.

    Reply
  3. Karl McCracken, on May 9th, 2009 at 12:44 am Said:

    Hi Perry – I was in London yesterday, and saw a great example of what I think you’re talking about – someone who’d gone as far as locking their bike’s saddle. Photos here.

    Reply

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