Chaining bikes in London

When riding my bicycle in London, I was wondering what I can chain it to.

Some railings have a sign as follows:

Other railings do not.

Sometimes a bike rack is hard to find, especially in the centre where they are all busy.

Is there any specific guidance to where I can chain my bicycle if there is no sign or no railings at all, only bike racks?

I am asking about Greater London and the legal way, I don’t want my bike taken away because I am not allowed to chain it there.

This question is not about how to prevent my bike from being stolen but how and where I can chain it and how to do so legally.

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Can you lock your bike anywhere in London?

In London, use two Sold Secure gold bike locks to secure the bike to an immovable object, ensuring both wheels and frame are covered by the locking (don't just lock the frame or front wheel). Don't use cable locks (especially as a primary lock, regardless of the risk factor of the area/facility).

How can I prevent my bike from being stolen in London?

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Lock it well with a Sold Secure lock.

Don't leave it out overnight.

Try to lock it in busy areas with high visibility.

Try and keep it inside.

Take off any devices such as lights and speedometers when being left outside.

How common is bike theft in London?

In the past five full calendar years \u2013 2017 to 2021 \u2013 a huge 162,943 bicycles were reported stolen in London. That's roughly one every 16 minutes. The true figure is likely to be higher still, as many people do not bother reporting thefts. Combined, these stolen bikes were worth \xa393m \u2013 about \xa3570 each on average.

Is it legal to chain a bike to a lamppost?

Re: Legality of locking up on pavement in London As for the hypothetical question of "if a bicycle is locked to a lamppost and there is nobody for it to obstruct, does it cause an obstruction?" the legal answer is "Yes".

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