Safety and Security

Cycling Weekly

Riders urged to consider Strava privacy settings after thieves target Manchester cyclist.

Cyclists are once again being warned to consider their privacy settings on ride tracking services including Strava, as another rider falls victim to thieves potentially tracking his location through the app.

Mark Leigh, 54, of Failsworth, Greater Manchester believes thieves targeted his house after he revealed not only his location, but the models of his bikes publicly on Strava.

Lock it or lose it: Reformed bike thief's advice could stop your bike being stolen.  Article from Cyclist magazine.