Vital as it is to have good insurance (public liability and damage) for your new two-wheeled mode of transport, it is equally important that you bring some good bicycle common sense into the bargain.
According to the article “How to outwit thieves when cycling to work!” being sensible can play a large role in your bicycle security.
The notion of purchasing a lovely shiny bicycle and leaving it at the train station as you sail off into the horizon without a care in world is great…in an ideal world! The shinier and more expensive a bicycle is, the more of a distraction it is for the opportunist thief. He or she will think all their Christmases have come at once.
The overall message of this posting is be sensible and resist the urge of buying the nicest bike that you have ever laid your eyes on, and buy instead, the basic by reliable bicycle in the corner for your commute. If you ignore this advice you may regret it.
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