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Bicycle Parking In Cities
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leave your bike unlocked, even for a minute. A thief can grab your
bike in seconds. Lock all parts of your bike, including both tires
and removable seats.
Lock your bike to something permanent, such as a bicycle rack or metal
fence post.
Park in open areas where numbers of people pass by, and a bicycle
thief could be easily spotted.
Look for thick, immovable bicycle racks installed outside of many
buildings. Some building owners and local governments provide ribbon-shaped
racks and inverted U-shaped racks, which are very secure places to
park your bike. Some stores and buildings allow bikes inside, if only
for a short time. When parking indoors, lock your bike securely.
In San Francisco, all City-owned and privately-owned garages that
rent auto space to the public are required to provide bicycle parking.
Listed below are links to local governments that provide online information
on bicycle parking in downtown garages and buildings. (If you know
of others, please let us know.)
Locking Your Bike: Ribbon Rack
Step One
Line the back wheel and frame of your bicycle up with the rack,
perpendicular to the ribbon or upside-down "U." |
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Step Two
Remove your front wheel fitted with a "quick release"
and place it next to the rear wheel. |
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Step Three
Fit your U-lock around the rack and through ALL parts of your
bicycle – rear wheel, frame and front wheel. Your bike
is now secure! |
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Locking Your Bike: Ribbon Rack with U-Lock and Cable
Step One
Line the back wheel and frame of your bicycle up with the rack,
perpendicular to the ribbon or upside-down "U." Fit
your U-lock around the rack, the rear wheel and the frame of
your bicycle and lock into place. |
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Step Two
Fit your cable around the front wheel and the rack and lock
into place. Your bicycle is now secure! |
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