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Founder of @StolenRide. Contact me about bicycle security // cycle parking // home security. Author of Tiny, the cycling fox. #SBS winner.

UK
Joined February 2009
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Most bike insurance pays you out. #BackPedal goes and gets the bike back. Covert tracker fitted, recovery team sent when it's taken. 1,000+ bikes recovered, 79.7% back with their owner. £25 off for our community. Fitting in London zones 1-4. stolenride.co.uk/backpedal/ #ad
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Stolen Ride has been shortlisted for the 2026 BikeBiz Cycle Advocacy Award. 🤞🎉 🚴‍♂️
We are proud to announce the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 BikeBiz Awards! Congratulations to all our finalists: bikebiz.com/bikebiz-awards-2…
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Bike theft doesn't just cost people their bikes - it stops people cycling. In this clip from On the Pedals, Laura Laker explains why bike theft is one of the biggest barriers to growing cycling in the UK, and why it's been described as a "hole in the cycling growth bucket".
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In this episode of On the Pedals, Professor Rachel Aldred explains how infrastructure, safety, inequality, and city planning shape the way people move through urban spaces. #CyclingPodcast #LondonCycling youtu.be/i63PyQMp0hg
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What does it take to build a bike shop from nothing? Marco moved from Mexico to the UK, started repairing bikes in his flat, and built Aztecs Bikes into an award-winning shop. A real story of risk, resilience and community. #onthepedals #podcast youtu.be/i5agiMAysuU
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This episode of the new On the Pedals podcast from Stolen Ride explores media misinformation around e-bikes, bike theft and tracking technology, and why the cycling industry may have a marketing problem of its own making. youtu.be/hBMvVIVfXXg #cycling #ebikes #imogencotter
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Meet Imogen Cotter, former professional cyclist and host of the new Stolen Ride podcast On The Pedals!
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Richard Cantle retweeted
Replying to @StolenRide
@StolenRide Whyte e505 v1 mens large black bike stolen from the garage last last at 2.15am in the Carshalton SM5 area. Despite the house alarm going off and having a Ring doorbell it didn't deter the thief! They were able to get away before I could get to the front door! Thanks
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Great news - after a post was shared on @StolenRide (Instagram), the stolen bike was located in Walthamstow. Thank you to everyone who keeps an eye out, shares posts, and helps spread the word. It really shows the impact of a supportive community. 💛 #stolenride #londoncycling
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🚲 They can steal the frame, but not our fight. This song, Ride Again, was written for everyone who’s had their bike taken - and for those who never stop looking out for each other. From Peckham Rye to Camden Town, London keeps rolling. 💛 🎧 Tap to listen #London #stolenbike
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BTP say recent media coverage of their crime-screening policy was inaccurate. They explain that officers may review around two hours of CCTV footage, where available, but longer periods are usually ‘not proportionate’.
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Replying to @StolenRide
@StolenRide Tern Quick Haul D8 merlot colour stolen from my building's bike cage, Apple Tree Road, N17 6BT (West Green/Tottenham) at 4:31am on the 26th of Sept. It may still have Hiplock D1000 attached to bottom of frame. Literally owned it one night... Please help me find it.
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Richard Cantle retweeted
Replying to @StolenRide
@StolenRide trek lexa turquoise with orange lettering and a silver pannier rack stolen in Clapton near milfields park last night (18 September).
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We’re delighted to announce that Stolen Ride has been shortlisted for the BikeBiz Cycle Advocacy Award! #advocacy #cyclingindustry #biketheft #bikebizawards
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Really pleased to share that Stolen Ride has been shortlisted for the BikeBiz Cycle Advocacy Award! The winner will be announced in October.
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Our latest guide breaks down the key privacy settings across the most popular ride-tracking apps. 🚴‍♀️📱 The wrong setup could expose your home and work location, plus your bike ownership details - making it easy for a tech-savvy thief to join the dots. stolenride.co.uk/resources/p…
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The ONS (Office for National Statistics) runs an annual Crime Survey for England and Wales, capturing victims’ experiences of bicycle theft. We’ve created an interactive data dashboard to help you explore the key findings: stolenride.co.uk/crime-surve…
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Richard Cantle retweeted
Replying to @StolenRide
@StolenRide Bike stolen from Keystone Crescent by King’s Cross. Cannondale CAAD8 r1000, a good bike but more importantly holds a lot of sentimental value as it belonged to my brother who is no longer with us. £reward for any help
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