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title: "How do I protect my bike against theft?"
description: "Protect your bike against theft with strong locks, smart parking and registration in an international bicycle register"
canonical: "https://www.bikebaze.nl/en/blog/how-do-i-protect-my-bike-against-theft"
published: "2025-09-20T16:52:07.000Z"
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# How do I protect my bike against theft?

Cut your theft risk by combining two ART-approved locks, parking in busy lit areas, and registering your frame number with BIKEBAZE. The free, international platform adds a tamper-resistant SafeTag QR sticker, a community of cyclists, and easy ownership transfer when selling.

Bicycle theft remains a major problem in the Netherlands, Belgium and the rest of the world. Fortunately, with the right measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of theft.

## 1. Use good locks

Always opt for sturdy, ART-approved locks. Combine two different types of locks (e.g. a ring lock and a chain lock) and secure your bike to an object.

## 2. Park smartly

Park your bike in busy, well-lit areas or in a guarded bike park. The more visible, the less attractive to thieves. Also, always attach to a fixed object.

## 3. Register your bike

One of the most effective ways to protect your bike is **bike registration**. By putting your bike with the frame number in a modern database, you have a **digital proof of ownership**. This way, you can always prove that the bike is yours.

### The benefits of BIKEBAZE

- **Innovative platform**: not tied to a government, but set up with a focus on users and smart technology.
- **Internationally available**: your registration not only works locally, but also if your bike ends up outside the country's borders.
- **Active community**: thousands of cyclists are helping to identify and recover stolen bicycles.
- **SafeTag sticker**: a tamper-resistant QR sticker that visibly scares off and links to your registration.
- **Easy transfer**: when selling, you can easily transfer the property online.

[**Register your bike now for free with BIKEBAZE**](https://www.bikebaze.nl/en/bikevault/free-bike-registration)

## 4. Consider insurance and additional technology

Bicycle insurance provides financial security in the event of theft. With a GPS tracker, you can even track the location of your bike (for example, with a [AirTag](https://www.bikebaze.nl/en/shop).)

## Conclusion

Do you really want to secure your bike properly? Combine strong locks and smart parking with **registration in BIKEBAZE**. Thanks to the international reach, the community and the innovative approach, you make it difficult for thieves and increase the chance of your bike coming back.