Following the news today that David Cameron has had a second bicycle stolen in the space of 10 months, the Conservative Party leader has been told to fit a shopping basket to his next bike if he wants to deter thieves.
The advice from leading cycle insurer, ilovemybike.co.uk is one of five tips it hopes will reduce the estimated 500,000 bicycles stolen each year in England.
A spokesperson at ilovemybike.co.uk, said: “A shopping basket of the correct size would be ideal for carrying parliamentary papers as well as putting off thieves.”
| Take action | Five simple steps to protect your bicycle from theft |
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| 1 | Aim to spend 10 per cent of the bike’s value on a stout lock |
| 2 | Fit a shopping basket – even bike thieves have street cred |
| 3 | Do not allow the bike lock to rest on the ground – it is vulnerable to attack |
| 4 | Don’t advertise your bike’s value – put tape over the brand name |
| 5 | Don’t forget to insure your bike – shop around as some policies are much better value than others |
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