Hoping for a happy (secure) 2013 for University cyclists
14 Jan 2012
Cycle crime figures down * Subsidised lock scheme price reduction * Lock swap scheme * Cycle registration dates announced.
1. Cycle crime figures down
Cycle crime figures are down by 38% on the same period last year (September – December)
2. Subsidised lock scheme price reduction
Between 14 January and 31 January 2013, the price of the subsidised locks currently on offer at £15 (RRP £35) will be available for £10. The silver standard ‘D’ locks are a great deterrent to the thief. The reduction is being introduced to encourage new students, those returning to study and staff to invest in a good quality bike lock.
Locks can be purchased via:
Pleae note - to qualify for a subsidised lock, you must do one of the following:
- Have your bike registered on the free University scheme
or - Be given a yellow ‘trade in’ label
3. Lock swap scheme
From 7 January Security staff will be visiting the cycle racks on campus. If they see either a student or staff member securing their bike with a poor quality lock they will be encouraging them to invest in one of the discounted ‘D’ locks. They can do this by using the yellow lock swop label issued by the security officer.
4. Cycle registration dates announced
New cycle registration dates have been published on the Crime Reduction Facebook page and web site. There are numerous events scheduled through to April 2013:
- Facebook: Crime Reduction at The University of Manchester:
- Directorate of Estates and Facilities: Crime Reduction Events