CYCLISTS in Oxford have been getting their bikes registered with the police so they are easier to trace if they are stolen.
Thames Valley Police held an event in Broad Street on Wednesday and Thursday to raise awareness of bike crime.
About 200 cyclists registered their bike frame number with the police, making it easier for the machine to be traced if it is stolen.
PCSO Shaun Jeffrey, pictured talking to 16-year-old Max Bond, said: “We want to encourage as many people as possible to use the service. This is part of ongoing work against bike crime.”
About 200 cyclists had their bikes registered over two days.
Bike Register users can also log in to the scheme’s website bikeregister.com to view their details and upload other information including pictures of their bike.
The next Bike Register event is expected to be in October.
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