Bicycle parking at Sallins

BrianDeBruce · 17-05-2011, 08:55

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?

Thanks,
Brian

brianfitz · 20-05-2011, 14:21

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.

Colm Moore · 20-05-2011, 19:40

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.

For more advice post here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=410

BrianDeBruce · 22-05-2011, 11:06

Cheers Guys!

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

Brian

brianfitz · 04-08-2011, 10:22

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.

17-05-2011, 08:55	#1
BrianDeBruce New to the board Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nás Na Ríogh Posts: 18	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? Thanks, Brian

20-05-2011, 19:40	#3
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	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. For more advice post here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=410 __________________ Last edited by Colm Moore : 04-08-2011 at 15:09.

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20-05-2011, 14:21	#2
brianfitz New to the board Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	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.

22-05-2011, 11:06	#4
BrianDeBruce New to the board Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nás Na Ríogh Posts: 18	Cheers Guys! Thanks for the advice. Time to leave the car at home! Brian

04-08-2011, 10:22	#5
brianfitz New to the board Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12	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.