Bicycle Commuting Guide
Bike Parking
Where to Park
Visibility: Park in open areas where many people pass by and your bicycle can be seen easily. Thieves usually don't like an audience.
Proximity: Put your bike where you can get to it fast. Thieves like to steal bikes whose owners are far away.
Bike
Racks are not all created equally. The best are made with thick,
sturdy tubing, are bolted down, and allow you to lock both the frame and
the wheel to the rack. A good rack design is pictured here. Parking Meters are okay if you are using a U-lock. Never lock to a meter with only a chain or cable. A thief will slide your bike over the top.
Parking Ramps: City parking ramps often have bike racks for free public use, including all in Madison and Milwaukee. Many private businesses and office buildings with parking ramps also have bike racks where your bicycle will be protected from the elements.
Indoors: A good way to avoid theft and protect your bike from the elements. Check with your employer and see what arrangements you can make. Is there an empty office, extra cranny in the hallway or a storage room where a bike or two could be stashed?
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