How to lock your bike?

Super safety tips to lock your bicycle:

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• Always lock your bike’s frame and wheels with few high-quality locks.
• Always lock your bike, even if you’re just leaving it for a moment.
• Beware of locking to “lousy poles” that are loosely bolted down and can easily be removed.
• Avoid locking to private property.
• Store your bike inside the house or store room if space is available.
• Lock your bike when keeping it in a garage or on a porch and cover up with plastic sheet.

More Tips:

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• Don’t leave removable gears (pumps, lights, cyclometer) on your bike.
• Record your bike’s serial number (bottom of the frame).
• Take a photo of you and your bike. Keep the receipt. These will help you identify the bike.
• Park your bike where others parked their bike.
• Request for permission, don’t simply park your bike to private property or the shop.

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Reference source : Chicago Bike Program