To improve the chances of recovering your bike if it is stolen, follow these tips:

SNAP IT – Take a photo of your bike and any identifiable parts. It is also a good idea to have a photo of you with your bike.

FLIP IT – Turn your bike upside down, over 90% of bikes have a frame or serial number under the crank near the pedals.

SAVE IT – Make a record of your serial number. Write it down or take a photograph of it and keep it in a safe place.

MARK IT – Use a third party marking company like Bike Register, which adds the bike to a National Cycle Database

Further information can be found here: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/pedal-cycle-security/cycle-crime-prevention-and-cycle-safety