For many, the back-to-school process often includes purchasing a new bike, but while that shiny machine may garner compliments from friends, it could also attract the attention of thieves or joy riders. One quarter of households in York do not have access to a motor vehicle, so for many people, a bike is their main mode of transport. Unfortunately, the rate of cycle theft in York is high, but luckily, there are steps you can take to make your bicycle less attractive to thieves…
The York Cycle Campaign has established a group called ‘SecureCycle York’, designed to collaboratively tackle cycle theft. Led by North Yorkshire Police, free information and cycle security marking sessions are held regularly around the city, and by the British Transport Police at York Railway Station.
Marking involves placing permanent stickers on your frame and registering your details and information with BikeRegister.com, the UK national database. This can deter thieves and enable the police to check if a bike is stolen and return it to the owner, once identified. If you fail to do this and your beloved bike is stolen, it could end up with thousands of other unmarked bikes in a warehouse.
To find out about marking events in York, follow the York Cycle Campaign members’ Facebook page, or visit www.bikeregister.com/events. Bring your bike along to a session and help fight cycle theft in our city!
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