Tag: Bike lock

Mach 9th – Every time I visit Lichfield, the bike racks seem fuller and fuller. Granted, there aren’t many about the town, but these on the corner of Dam Street and Market Street are always fully populated. Cycling seems popular in the city these days. Sadly, this must make for an upsurge in cycle crime, as I noticed in Wade Street, within sight of the Police Station. The importance of locking both your wheels in these days of quick release cannot be overstated – otherwise, you’ll end up coming back to a bike like this. Beware, fellow cyclists.

May 24th – How not to lock your bike. An everyday workplace cycle rack. A brand spanking new Ridgeback Storm bike, bought on the excellent cycle to work scheme, secured with a £35, good quality lock. What can possibly go wrong?

The bike is only locked to the rack by a £40 rear wheel, held in by a quick release. Time taken to liberate the rest of the bike? Seconds. In these racks, a cable round the rack is essential, or lock the wheel to the bicycle frame. See Sheldon Brown for tips on locking.

I hope the owner doesn’t work in engineering. Top marks to the cycle chic lady with the single speed Africa Bike, though…