Almost everything seems to be going up in price. This includes bikes and components, with many bikes having increased 10% or more.
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Donate a bike to help others
What can I do with my old bike? We explore three options for donating your bike, with collection points around the UK.
Santander Cycles map – bike docking stations in London
Find a docking station near you with our handy map. We also explore how many people use Santander Cycles.
Can home security cameras be hacked?
Installing cameras to monitor your home is a top security measure. However, it’s wise to be very cautious as we explain in this post.
Apple AirTag – a good solution to track a stolen bike?
At the end of April, 2021, the Apple AirTag was released. It’s marketed as a solution for tracking down lost items using the ‘Find My’ app.
Posting CCTV footage and contacting suspected thieves
What to know. Includes insight from Mark Cleland, Superintendent at British Transport Police. Covering CCTV and contacting suspected bike thieves.
Expert cargo bike insight from an experienced London rider
Sylvia Gauthereau explains ‘the good, bad and ugly’ side of London cargo bike riding in the following in-depth interview with Stolen Ride.
Bait bikes – could they help reduce stolen bikes?
Back in the early ‘twenty-tens’ the trials that took place in places such as London and Cambridge saw a significant reduction in cycle theft.
Strava user? Go check those privacy settings
When it comes to cycling and top end bikes, organised bike thieves are watching what information is publicly available when finding victims.