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Cycling, Environment, Transport, UK news - August 28, 2020

How to stop your bicycle from being stolen

Don’t buy an amazing bike, keep it indoors and use two locks

If you’ve managed to beat the hordes and snag a new bike amid the increase in demand during the coronavirus pandemic, the challenge now is ensuring it survives the growing bicycle thievery problem.

There’s no guarantee that any of the measures here will stop your bike from being stolen, but they’ll definitely help. If you’ve just bought a new bike, here’s how to lock it up properly.

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Cycling, Environment, Transport, UK news - August 28, 2020

How to stop your bicycle from being stolen

Don’t buy an amazing bike, keep it indoors and use two locks

If you’ve managed to beat the hordes and snag a new bike amid the increase in demand during the coronavirus pandemic, the challenge now is ensuring it survives the growing bicycle thievery problem.

There’s no guarantee that any of the measures here will stop your bike from being stolen, but they’ll definitely help. If you’ve just bought a new bike, here’s how to lock it up properly.

How to take a cycling holiday this year despite the pandemic

From guided tours to maps and insurance, we have all the advice you need to have a successful cycling trip

Pandemic pedalling might have kept you fit and sane during lockdown, but if you’ve seen enough of your local lanes to last a lifetime, this summer could be the perfect time to spread your cycling wings. There’s a big wide world out there, but with travel bans likely to remain in place for many of the far-flung destinations that usually attract bicycling Brits, the safest and most accessible trips will be in the UK and mainland Europe.

How to take a cycling holiday this year despite the pandemic

From guided tours to maps and insurance, we have all the advice you need to have a successful cycling trip

Pandemic pedalling might have kept you fit and sane during lockdown, but if you’ve seen enough of your local lanes to last a lifetime, this summer could be the perfect time to spread your cycling wings. There’s a big wide world out there, but with travel bans likely to remain in place for many of the far-flung destinations that usually attract bicycling Brits, the safest and most accessible trips will be in the UK and mainland Europe.

How to start cycling with young children

Mounted seats, cargo bikes and trailers offer families different options to give cycling a go

Those lockdown days of blissfully quiet roads may be behind us but, with local authorities across the UK investing in cycle infrastructure, now is still an excellent time to give cycling a go. That is especially true for young city-dwelling families who would formerly have relied on public transport to get around but are now reluctant to risk a bus, tram or train journey.

Fortunately, cycling with small children is not merely convenient and healthy but also great fun too. Here is how to do it.

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How to stop your bicycle from being stolen

How to stop your bicycle from being stolen

How to take a cycling holiday this year despite the pandemic

How to take a cycling holiday this year despite the pandemic

How to start cycling with young children

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