Lance Armstrong in the 2009 Tour de France rode a Butterfly Trek Madone bicycle valued at $500,000 (so says Google), although he can afford it being an astronaut (joke).

Back on Earth our bikes are worth about $100.

But what can I do? I hear you say.

There are several things that you can do to secure your bikes.

1. Put them away in the shed and lock it.

2. Put a big chain around the wheels and a big pad lock.

3. Don't leave the bike lying around where people can just walk up and take it.

What if you have secured the bike but it has been stolen anyway?

Contact the police and report the matter.

Police will ask about serial numbers and require a description.

If you do not have a serial number, it is easy to get one (before the bike is stolen).

The majority of serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks meet.

Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number.

If there is no serial number there then check places like the headset at the front of the bike or the rear stays.

If you just can't find anything, then I suggest you engrave your driver's licence number into the frame.

The best chance at recovering a stolen bicycle is recording your serial number.

If you are reading this power packed article on Friday, February 7, 2020, it's showtime!

I'll be at the Nowra Show in the big police bus. Come and say hello.

If not enjoy the day/night and remember to take it easy.

Remember you can Dob in a Druggie any time you like by contacting Nowra Police or ringing Crime Stoppers. Do not drink and drive. As always, in case of an emergency call 000. In non-emergencies call the Policelink on 131 444 or your local police station. To provide anonymous information call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. For domestic and family violence information, visit www.police.nsw.gov.au. For Shoalhaven Domestic Violence officers call 4421 9666 or 4421 9665 or email shoaldvlo@police.nsw.gov.au.

Don't forget, cops are tops.

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