Monday, 21 April 2008

Stealing bikes - An environmental crime ?

I live in London, don't have a car and cycle around a lot. I have to admit to a certain sense of relief every time I return to the bike stand and my bike is still there ! It got me thinking, with all the issues around global warming bike crime needs to be taken more seriously.

Its not just the theft of a £200 machine but an environmental crime which reduces cycling around the city and thereby harms the planet.

It is election time here in London for a new Mayor but none of the major candidates have hit upon this as a policy issue. It's a hot button for me. I'd cycle more if there was a better chance my bike would actually still be there when I'm finished !

Please someone put GPS on bikes so I know I find my again ! I've had three stolen in as many years.

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