Good locks can't prevent bicycles from being stolen. And few Dutch people report bike theft to the police because they think that the police won't do anything aobut it.
The more I learn about the Netherlands, the more I hate about America.
Funny, when I was younger, I was very political with communist type thinking. What was so funny, millons of Americans wanted me to run for US president... So, I dont' think I'm alone.
Reporting a stolen bike to the police usually only makes sense to obtain a report number, in order to progress an insurance claim. Locking one's bike to a cycle stand or lamp post is a deterrent, but the determined thief will simply cut the chain or break the lock. And some will even steal the wheels and/or other parts fitted with Quick Releases (QRs). It is somewhat of a stretch to claim that bike theft encourages reciprocal theft, to make up for the loss :-)
The more I learn about the Netherlands, the more I hate about America.
Funny, when I was younger, I was very political with communist type thinking. What was so funny, millons of Americans wanted me to run for US president... So, I dont' think I'm alone.
cyclenut 1 month ago
Thanks for broadcasting this.
KPKonliner 10 months ago
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Jaistar2k22 1 year ago
Reporting a stolen bike to the police usually only makes sense to obtain a report number, in order to progress an insurance claim. Locking one's bike to a cycle stand or lamp post is a deterrent, but the determined thief will simply cut the chain or break the lock. And some will even steal the wheels and/or other parts fitted with Quick Releases (QRs). It is somewhat of a stretch to claim that bike theft encourages reciprocal theft, to make up for the loss :-)
charlessmyth 1 year ago