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This week marks' UK National Bike Week (June 16-22), and as many people change four wheels for two, Halifax Home Insurance is advising cyclists to beware of bike thieves in search of a bed of roses.
National Bike Week is the time to get rid of the car and go green, cyclists, however, Halifax Home Insurance warns to consider adopting security measures before reaching their bicycles. Recent figures from the British Crime Survey indicate that cycling is stolen every 65 seconds on average in the United Kingdom and claims data the insurer says the average cost of replacing a bike is £ 337.
Insurance chief David Rochester, said: "One bicycle theft every 65 seconds shocking. While cycling has many benefits for human health and the environment, it is important for people to take adequate measures to protect their cycles and ensure that they are provided, both at home and when in public places. "
According to the data itself claims Halifax, the region most prone to bike theft in London, with four regions of the capital, which appears in the top ten hotspots bicycle theft. Other regions subject to include bicycle theft Bristol, Reading and Chester.
Halifax Home Insurance has compiled ten tips for tips, which are like follows.
Make use of special bicycle parking stands, if possible and always lock your bike, no matter how long it will out of him.
If possible, use a grid that is in a well lit or busy.
When not in use, keep the bike locked in an outbuilding or inside the house.
Always keep the door of the building where you store your bike (s) immobilized even if you're in the back garden – an opportunist always try their luck.
Use a hardened steel padlock type U, as locks are easily cut the cable.
Consider using anti-lever. This includes the differences between the bike and the object is guaranteed This prevents a thief from inserting a tool into the gap and turning the lever or loan bikes.
Register your bike in an agency owned bicycle.
Use an ultraviolet pen to mark your postcode on the frame.
Enter the name, the model and serial number of the bike and protect it in case you need to go into the details of the police.
Take photos of the motorcycle and keep a note of extras such as mudguards, high performance tires and bottles of water, even, and equipment that you may have more time.
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