Security at home

A recent survey found that over half of all bicycle thefts take place on the owners property, including thefts from garages, sheds, balconies and gardens. Make sure that wherever you place your bike it is secure, and consider installing a fixed anchor point to a wall for locking your bike. Another sure way to discourage bicycle theft is keeping the bicycle out of sight, so as to not attract an opportunist thief!
 

It is also a good idea to insure your bicycle. An easy way to do this is to extend your home insurance to include your bicycle - provided you are covered whether the bike is housed inside or outside!