Nuenen safe: prevent bicycle theft

Schools and trainings at sports clubs have started again. Time to raise awareness of bicycle theft once again By giving prevention tips, we make it as difficult as possible for bicycle thieves. And should a bicycle still be stolen, it is always important to report it. If all the bike's characteristics are then available, there is a much greater chance that a stolen bike will be returned to its rightful owner. So write down characteristics of your bicycle: the frame or chip number, lock number as well as make, type, color, type of brakes and gears and accessories. In addition, take a photo of the bicycle.

Prevention tips:

• Always lock your bicycle securely, even in a garage, shed or storage area.
• In addition to the ring lock, always use a second lock. This can be a shackle or a chain lock. Health that this is a lock with an ART approval.
• If possible, park your bike in plain sight, in a well-lit place, in a bike rack or (guarded) bike park.
• If possible, place the bike in a bike rack and secure the bike to that bike rack. If the bike is not in a bike rack, attach it to another fixed element (such as pole, rack or tree).
• If the bike is not attached to a bike rack, Health make sure the lock does not hang close to the ground. A thief can use the hard surface to force the lock. Therefore, try to secure the lock as high as possible. Health do make sure the lock is always attached to the front wheel and frame.
• Report theft and never buy a stolen bicycle.