Always use a good quality chain or D lock in towns and cities.
Lock your bike in the most visible and populated area possible – not down a dark alleyway!
Make sure what you’re locking to is secure! Wire fences or rusted railings can easily be cut through.
When possible, position your lock so it is awkward for a thief to attack – the higher a chain lock is from the ground, the more secure it will be for example.
Lock, or take with you, anything that can easily be removed – e.g. lights, luggage or quick release wheels & saddles.
Insure and register your bike. Make it easily identifiable.
