When it gets nice, the bikes come out.
So do the thieves.
We've been hearing and seeing social media posts recently about stolen bikes. That really sucks.
If you're in Sioux Falls there's a Facebook page for news about stolen bikes. Like the page. Then share when you see a post. That's how we fight the thieves - information and connection.
Sharing information works. Bikes can be recovered if we are all vigilant and on the look out. Nothing against law enforcement, but they're busy. Your bike just isn't their priority. Working together, we have the best chance to find stolen bikes.
If you see something, say something. Then we can call the cops.
But there's more you can do.
Here's a post we did a while back about how to protect yourself and your beloved bikes.
Every bike purchased at Spoke-n-Sport is automatically registered with BikeIndex.org, a non-profit bike registry.
But prevention is the best protection. Get a good lock. We carry Abus locks, which are really good. Just stop in one of our stores and we'll help you get what you need to secure your bike.
And don't think that just because your bike is in the garage it's safe. It's not. Lock your bikes, even in the garage. Here's a great option from Abus for doing just that.
One of the best innovations is the Apple Air Tag. They are a fantastic way to keep track of anything that's important to you, including your bikes. We've got some great ideas about how you can use them to find your bike if it's stolen. It's affordable and easy.
Prevention. Connection. Vigilance. Follow-up.
That's how we do it.
Be safe.
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