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Further security advice

Links to external organisations offering further security advice

CTC: UK’s National cyclists organisation

Register your bike with the UK national property register

Crimestoppers: independent charity working against Crime

Why Cycle? Impartial advice on cycle security

Soldsecure: Independent body for bike lock effectiveness

Bike Register: Online bike register

This article was published on Tuesday 13 February 2024

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