Lock it.  List it.  Don't lose it

Police Recorded Cycle Form
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  • stop someone taking your bike for a ride
  • list your bike's details properly so if it is stolen 
    and then found, the police can trace it back to 
    you

 

  LOCK IT


  

Always lock your bike when you leave it, even if you're just popping into a shop for a minute. It's better to fit a steel D-shaped shackle lock although a lighter padlock and chain is better than nothing.

Whenever possible, you should lock your bike to something solid like a lamp-post or railings. If your wheels come off easily, remove the front wheel and lock it to the frame and back wheel, using a second lock if necessary.

  LIST IT


The police recover thousands of stolen bikes a year. But most of them have to be auctioned simply because there's no way of knowing who the owners are. So fill in the Record Form and keep it with your other personal documents. Take a clear colour photo of your bike and clip it to the from.