Protect Your New Wheels: Join Our Free Post-Christmas Bike Security Event

Did you wake up to a shiny new bicycle under the tree this Christmas? Or perhaps you’re looking to better protect the trusty bike you’ve had for years?

While a new bike is an exciting gift, the reality of bike theft can put a damper on the holiday spirit. We want to ensure your new wheels stay yours. That’s why we are hosting a free Bike Security Marking Event right after the holidays in Petersfield.

How Bike Marking Protects You

In just a few minutes, we can significantly increase the security of your bicycle using modern technology.

We will apply a specialized, tamper-resistant QR Code to your bike’s frame. This code links directly to a secured national police database containing your ownership details.

Why do this?

  • It’s a major deterrent: Thieves know that marked bikes are harder to sell and easier to identify. They often avoid them entirely.
  • It makes your bike traceable: If your bike is unfortunately stolen and later recovered by the Police anywhere in the country, they can scan the code in seconds to identify you as the owner and return it.

Event Details

Pop down and join us to give your bike the best chance of staying safe. The process is quick, easy, and open to cyclists of all ages.

  • Date: Sunday, 28th December 2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
  • Location: Petersfield Men’s Shed (16 Heath Road, Petersfield, GU31 4DU)
  • Cost: FREE! (While there is no charge for the service, voluntary donations to the Men’s Shed are always appreciated).

No booking is necessary—just drop in between 10 am and noon. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with other local cyclists!

Bike Shed Now Open

We will meet on Wednesdays from 10am, the Bike Shed will be also be available to Petersfield Men’s Shed Members from 10am to 4pm Mon to Friday.

Upcycle and help fix donated bikes, we hope to pass many of them on to local community that are in need, but also to Ukrainian refugees.

Please come along and “Tinker” learn how to maintain your own bicycles, we have cycle stands and all the tools and help you will need.

You are welcome to bring your own bikes for a service or even if it is just a clean-up and or to spend fun time with like-minded cycle enthusiasts.

Note the Bike Shed is for members use only and is not open to the general public for repairs.