The prevention of bicycle theft

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An active policy of prevention is thus indispensable.

Some recommendations:

• Buy a quality padlock. Various models are available. Choose your padlock according to the value of your bicycle (Pro Vélo: Which padlock to use against theft)
• Attach the frame of your cycle properly, even if the bicycle is left without surveillance during a limited time
• Use a padlock allowing to block the back wheel
• Engrave your bike

Pro Vélo supplies information on the advantages of engraving and campaigns of engraving by the Brussels Capital-Region.

• Engrave your bicycle: the advantages