Cipressa Descent

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We are showing Milan-Sanremo today in the Cafe and the first ten checkins will claim a free pint of Tuborg.

COUNTDOWN — 10 Crazy Days in March

The clocks spring forward on 25 March. To celebrate the extra hour of evening ride-time, we're going a bit crazy and giving away £££ of Mud Dock food, drink, vouchers and clothing on Facebook.

Facebook promotions are for Fans only

With official Springtime approaching, we've more time to ride in the evening. The days are longer, the evenings warmer, so it's time to get your bike out of the shed, shoot up to Ashton Court or any of the many great trails and road rides around the city, and celebrate the start of the 2012 cycling season.

Each day from 16 March we are counting down with a daily special offer on Facebook only.

NOTE some offers required a Facebook check-in
One new offer revealed each day

In the Cafe there will be free wine for 40 diners, free coffees, puddings, and kids will eat free. Oh, and one lucky couple will win a meal for two valued at £50.

For the Cycleworks you'll be able to claim £10 vouchers, a half price bike service and enter a sweepstake to win Mud Dock clothing.

Please share this promotion with your friends, we want as many people to benefit as possible — thanks.

Top five tips for securing your bike

If anyone knows how to keep a bike safe it's Stolen Bristol Bikes supremo Antony. Here are his top five security tips.

1. Don’t use a cable lock. A bolt cutter capable of cropping a cable is your basic thief’s starter tool.
2. The location can make it obvious to a thief that you’ll be gone for a while. This applies to railway stations and cinemas but also to bike storage at workplaces.
3. Never assume that somewhere is secure. Thieves operate in crowded places, quiet places, and lockups with coded exterior doors.
4. Make it look unusual or shabby. And if it’s got suspension, disc brakes and brand names, don’t leave it locked up in public at all. Unless you’re sat a few feet away drinking a pint.
5. Don’t feed the market for stolen bikes. If you’re buying from eBay, check the seller’s history. If you’re buying from Gumtree or classified websites, search their phone number. If anything seems remotely dodgy, walk away.

Read how Stolen Bristol Bikes got started PLUS the shocking truth about the rate of thefts in Bristol. 
Report a stolen bikes.