Bike Safety

[okeydokey79]

hi guys just read an e-mail from a friend concerning cycling apps e.g strava,garmin, concerning the fact that bike thieves are targeting bikes by looking at ride that we are logging and seeing where the start/finish points are. couple of links below
http://www.scarletfire.co.uk/2012/05/lock-your-gps-data-against-bicycle-thieves/
http://alittlebitofstone.com/2013/03/08/cyclists-urged-to-out-smart-the-thieves/

i have already changed my settings, never even thought of this happening

 

[fossyant]

We've already discussed this in the Strava thread on General Cycling Discussions. Make sure you use the privacy setting and maybe start your GPS down the road, and not outside your house.

 

[okeydokey79]

We've already discussed this in the Strava thread on General Cycling Discussions. Make sure you use the privacy setting and maybe start your GPS down the road, and not outside your house.

ok sorry hadnt seen that post