Un porte-bagages reste enchaîné à une clôture après qu'un voleur eu volé le vélo

Vol de Bicyclettes: Se Défendre

La moitié de tous les cyclistes actifs se feront voler leurs bicyclettes. Ce délit sous-déclaré et sous-condamné coûte aux cyclistes américains, selon les estimations, un demi-milliard de dollars par année. Voici ce que font certaines organisations et certains cyclistes pour se défendre.

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Post and Ring Bike Racks

Looking for a small-footprint, stylish outdoor bike rack? Post and ring racks are cyclist recommended because they secure two bicycles with two points of contact against the frame. See how sustainability can be a design feature at your site.

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A luggage rack is left chained to a fence after a thief collected the bike

Fighting Back against Bike Theft

Cities across North America are promoting ecology and health through sustainable transportation. Integrated bike lanes and transit networks promote cycling as an inexpensive, fun, and active way to get around. Such infrastructure can help with congestion, bring more people to street level retail, and enliven a local community. The League of American Bicyclists shows a 51% growth in bicycle commuting from 2000 to 2016. All the investment in infrastructure is making a difference.

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Robo de Bicicletas: Contraatacando

A la mitad de todos los ciclistas activos les robarán su bicicleta. Este crimen poco denunciado y poco sancionado se estima que le costa a E.E.U.U. medio millón de dólares al año. Esto es lo que algunas organizaciones y ciclistas están haciendo para combatirlo.

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Large sheltered bike parking facility

The Essential Guide to Bike Parking

As society shifts towards sustainable living, a cleaner alternative to automobile commuting is gaining traction. Cycling offers benefits that surpass driving on many levels—an economically and environmentally sound option that helps people to fulfill health and fitness goals. While cycling proves to be an excellent

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Teal bicycle locked to metal pole with a cable lock on a European street

Top 5 Tips for Bike Theft Prevention

Cycling is a fun, cost-effective, and sustainable way to get around the city, so it’s growing popularity is no surprise. Unfortunately, bike ridership isn’t the only statistic on the rise. Bike theft has become shockingly commonplace – studies suggest that nearly half of all active cyclists have had

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