Theft
My take on this is pretty dated. I toured from 2000 to 2003. I mostly toured solo. If I camped in a town park or state park Id lock the bike to picnic table so I didn’t have to think about it while
sleeping.
i had a handle bar bag i kept my wallet phone and travel checks in. This bad detached easy and hd a shoulder strap. I kept this bag with me never left on the bike. I also had a “fanny” pack if didn’t t want to cary the H B bag.
most times at cafes or grocery stops Id just lean the bike up against a wall. If the area looked sketchy I didn't stop or locked it.
most times I was alone untill I got to the west coast. I met some other cyclists out touring and developed friendships. We didnt ride together all day every day but usually met up some
place to camp and resupply we watched each other’s stuff like I said this was all 20 years ago things are perhaps different now. Go with your gut feeling happy miles to you
Catfish