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do you ever bring a lock?
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(27 voices)
Started 10 months, 1 week ago ago by ultradawn
Latest reply from Tony 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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ultradawn -
i did ragbrai last year without a lock but this year i have a different, and expensive bike:-) i’m not riding with anyone that can watch my bike while i eat/pee/shop watch bands etc.
they don’t make my bike any more; it is very small and if it gets stolen i cannot get another one.
i hate to be paranoid but i looooove my bike!you may personal write me at blueponystudio at the googly mail place. that is secret code please don’t let a spammer get it- i trust you are bright enough to figure it out:-)
thank you see you SOON!
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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sarahsue -
I’m bringing one. I’m a virgin who is a little paranoid about it getting stolen too.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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Kudu2222 -
I’ve been doing RAGBRAI since 94. I have never locked the bike and never had a problem. But if it is going to cause stress and worry, spend the $30, lock it up and enjoy the circus without a concern.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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CyclingRoberto -
No
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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Scott Gravelle -
Seven years. No lock. No issues.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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longrider42 -
I’ll be bringing a four foot cable with padlock. It doesnt weigh much and fits in my underseat panniers. And now I lock up my recumbent and dont worry too much.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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Long Way Rider -
During day while on route: NEVER USED A LOCK
At night: IF BIKE LEFT OUTSIDE – ALWAYSBetter safe than sorry.
No worries during day. I have left my ID, credit cards, cash, cell phone, etc. on my bike and never worried – not once. Year number 5 on RAGBRAI.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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Houdini -
No lock for me. I just park my relatively inexpensive bike next something high-zoot and unlocked. If it’s not immediately identifiable as easily sold for a high price, like a 56 cm top-of-the-line TREK, then don’t worry about it.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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cubbies1945 -
Long Way Rider:
During day while on route: NEVER USED A LOCK
At night: IF BIKE LEFT OUTSIDE – ALWAYSBetter safe than sorry.
No worries during day. I have left my ID, credit cards, cash, cell phone, etc. on my bike and never worried – not once. Year number 5 on RAGBRAI.Can’t say it better.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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cubbies1945 -
But when I set it down I do keep an eye on it.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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jwsknk -
During the day no.
In marshalltown and cedar rapids if its left outside o would lock it up.
Could use something light like a gun lock or handcuffs, there was a whole thread somewhere about locking up
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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steve -
I would lock it if the general public (non bike riding and support crowd) has access to your bike..like outside a supermarket in a bigger city ..
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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SFC JKL2 -
If you left a $20 on your seat, then came back an hour later it would still be there. If it wasn’t, you would need to look on the ground because the wind probably blew it off.
Lock it if it makes you feel better. I prefer to leave the good bike at home.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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Wild Dog -
I have ridden a Team ONCE (full Campy Record), a recumbent tandem, and a stretched cruiser among others. I have never locked my bike during the day, but I generally do at night. Your mileage may very.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago ago
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