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Unread 17-05-2011, 08:55   #1
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Default Bicycle parking at Sallins

Hi,

I'm considering cycling to Sallins station and leaving the bike there during the day but I'm concerned that it won't be there when I get back...

From what I have seen on the Naas side, the bike shelter is less than secure, the poles are loose and could easily be dismantled.

There is a heavy duty parking frame but nobody seems to use it. Just wondering if there is a good reason for this - i.e. bikes are constantly being stolen?

Does anyone have any experience of parking their bike at Sallins on a consistent and secure basis?

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Brian
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Unread 20-05-2011, 14:21   #2
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Hi Brian, I actually park mine there every day and there hasn't been an issue. Well, for the last 6 months anyway, but that's as long as I've been doing it!

If you lock it in the shelter near the kiosk there's actually cctv there if I remember correctly so that's something.

It's actually a quiet enough village, not much to worry about. Come to think of I've left it there overnight sometimes and once or twice over the weekend and it's been fine.
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Unread 20-05-2011, 19:40   #3
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Make sure you have 2 locks - perhaps a shackle lock (needs a hammer to break it) and a cable lock (needs a saw to cut it). Most bike thieves won't carry both. Lock both wheels and the frame to something solid. Also, perhaps reduce the bling look to something ordinary.

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Cheers Guys!

Thanks for the advice. Time to leave the car at home!

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hmmmm. Annoyingly enough my bike was stolen from there 2 weeks ago. Got it back however when the little ****ehawk that stole it cycled past my house.
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