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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Bikes: iele Latina, Miele Suprema, Miele Uno LS, Miele Miele Beta, MMTB, Bianchi Model Unknown, Fiori Venezia, Fiori Napoli, VeloSport Adamas AX
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I FIRMLY believe in the LOCK IT OR LOSE mantra. There was a guy a couple of years ago bicycling across Canada. He had is bike and everything on it stolen in Montreal, Quebec. He started out in Vancouver or Victoria BC. All that distance and no problems and then WHAM! stranded.
When touring I use a 3-person tent and I have low-rider rack on my bicycle. I can remove the front wheel and then bring the bicycle INSIDE the tent with me at night. the low-rider rack keeps the bicycle upright. I also use a lightweight cable lock if I go into a store or gas station rest room.
It only takes a few seconds for someone t o steal an unlocked bicycle.
Cheers