What and Why

I am a victim of bike theft, but my story is not an extraordinary one. There was the cut cable lock; the same I-never-thought-it-would-happen-to-me feeling I imagine attends many an unplanned pregnancy; the boyfriend (and bike godfather) who almost hurled his phone away from him in anger when he received the bad news via text. ("My pissed off ness is out of control over this. I will calm down so I don't fucking scream right now.")

I was pissed, too, of course, and this blog is an outgrowth of that post-theft fury. Three imperatives loomed large after my bike was stolen, three imperatives I bet will resonate with anyone who has experienced bike theft. I wanted to 

• recover the stolen bike,
• better secure my bike in the future, and
• avenge myself.

To serve not only my needs but those of its intended audience—anyone who has had a bike stolen, anyone who wants to keep a beloved bike from getting stolen, and anyone who dreams of striking fear into the hearts of bike thieves everywhere—Bike Thieves Beware will

• aggregate stories of bike theft (fortuitous reunions, sweet revenge, tragic losses);
• spread the word about innovations in bike security;
• collect resources for victims of bike theft;
• publicize efforts to curb bike theft; and
• give readers the chance to share stories and strategies as well as weigh in on questions relevant to keeping our two-wheelers safe.

Let's do this!