Protect your bike

Bikes are amazingly efficient tools for getting around your day-to-day business. To help make sure you can get around with your bike everyday, we are partnered with West Midlands Police to protect bikes from theft. Here is what you can do to help us crack down on cycle theft.

Register it

Record it

Record details of your bike like the make, model and frame number. The frame number is normally found underneath the bike between the pedals or where the back wheel slots in. Make a note of any distinguishing features and take a photo.

Security mark it

Cycle Security Marking kits can be purchased at BikeRegister. This method provides a visible deterrent to thieves and has been shown to reduce thefts up to 80%.

Double-lock it, secure it and lock the lot

Always use at least a Gold standard D-Lock. Adding a security cable, for example through the rear wheel, is even better.
Lock the frame and both wheels to the cycle parking stand. Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible to give thieves little or no room to manoeuvre.
Locks are more vulnerable when they come into contact with the ground, so keep them off the floor.

Remove the removable bits

Take parts that are easy to remove with you, such as bike lights, pannier bags and other accessories.

Safety bolts

Consider safety bolts or locking skewers to secure the bikes’ wheels and seat-post, to decrease the chance of these being stolen.

Park secure

Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well lit and covered by CCTV. Avoid isolated or low lit places and always leave your bike where passers-by can see it.

Lock your bike in an area which is well lit, covered by CCTV and where passers-by can see it. Avoid isolated or low-lit places and anywhere there are signs of theft such as broken locks on the floor.

Find out how you can park your cycle securely at one of our cycle hubs.

Remember that safety begins at home

This is very important to remember as many bikes are stolen at home. Lock your bike securely at home as you would on the street. Use the same locks and security products such as ground anchors. Avoid sharing pictures of your bike and where it is kept, online.

Further advice

For more advice on bike security and safety products, you can visit:

Ride to the station, glide in by train

Cycling, walking and taking the train are an excellent way to make longer journeys without a car.

You might live closer to a train station than you think! With cycling and wheeling, you could live within just 10 minutes of one of these stations.

The choice is yours.

⭕ Park your bike at the station in our cycle parking racks... or

⭕ Take it with you to cycle at the other end!

Rail Operators

⭕ West Midlands Railway and CrossCountry Trains allow a limited number of
non-folding bikes on their services.

⭕ Avanti West Coast require a free reservation booked prior to boarding.

⭕ Folding bikes are classed as luggage.

⭕ Please check with your rail operator for more information

Why Cycle and Walk?

✓ Cycling can be faster than driving, particularly in congested areas over short
distances.

✓ Get healthy and fit by getting those active minutes in your way to the station!

✓ Save money on expensive costs like car insurance and parking fees!

✓ By walking shorter journeys instead of taking your car, you're helping 
to reduce emissions.

Where are the bike stands?

Bike stands will be available at Camp Hill Line and Walsall stations from December 2025:

✔ Willenhall - 10 stands

✔ Darlaston - 10 stands

✔ Moseley Village – 52 stands

✔ Kings Heath – 32 stands

✔ Pineapple Road – 32 stands