Hi Andy, just going to start watching this, bitter sweet seeing the Caribou behind you at Leeds station knowing it’s the last adventure on it😢, but looking forward to seeing your trip, thanks for the video 👍🏻
Seeing that it should be very easy to find that person on cctv, the thief may be known to the plod, and yet they can't be bothered to investigate. Friend of mine had this happen to him, albeit a mountain bike, and he saw his bike on FB Marketplace 2 weeks later....Pol8ce weren't interested, so he went round to the sellers house with a couple of "friends" and basically said "This is my bike, I'm taking it back". 🤷🏽♂️
My Edge 200 is now 10 years old.. Still love it. Bought a secondhand Elemnt Bolt a while back but I thought the map-screen was way too cluttered, so I deleted the maps, that helped, but still.. can't get used to it and came back to my old and trusty 200 (the bolt can function as a backup , as does my phone). The only downsides are the battery is getting a bit less (and my ability to cycle long distances gets better) and I need a computer to upload routes so i can't do routes on the fly. That and no cadence or power, but we'll see about that if I ever get a powermeter (doubt it though unless it comes with a new bike). I can hook up a small powerbank to fix the battery running out, so there's not really a proper reason to abandon it yet.
hi Andy sorry about your bike getting stolen , you say you are sorted for a bike? if not I have a Dawes galaxy for sale on face book , its med/ large 23 1/2 " frame , I am 5' 9" , you can have it for free if things dont work out on the other one, regards David.
RU-vid popped your video in my homepage, I’m very sorry to hear about your bike being stolen and all the knock on impacts for you in so many ways. It seems a fair few RU-vidrs have “buy me a coffee” links which I presume is a way for others to donate so maybe a lot of smaller donations adds up and could help others including me contribute to putting your world to rights? Sometimes our upsetting experiences lead us down new paths we may not have otherwise found, I hope your new paths are amazing.
Thank you for posting, very informative and useful, it must be horrible. I intend to take my bike on the train this summer and will now take more precautions than I had intended. Is it possible to take a seat facing where the bike was racked?
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I always assumed I was being over cautious checking my bike when not distracted. Shall certainly be more careful now.
this video is about Andy's bike been stolen. Why are half the people in the comments bragging about themselves and their bikes been stolen. Cop on and stop bragging about yourselves, focus on Andys bike
Tragic, I lost a few as a student in Edinburgh…..however I didn’t lose one travelling north to Edinburgh via Carstairs. Bike was in the guards van at the end of the train, but it changed direction!
Your video came up in my RU-vid feed and I watched it. Sorry to hear that you have had to experience this. It never ceases to amaze me how entitled thieves think they are to other people’s property. I’ve not ridden my bikes for a really long time, thinking about getting back on it. I remember around 15 years ago, my lovely saddle and seat post, with front and rear lights were stolen off of my bike - it’s such a violating feeling. I’ve never travelled by train with a bike, so this is an eye opener for me. Hope you’re able to get past this loss.
Andy, I'm really sorry to hear about this. A bike is a very personal thing and it is an affront to feel that someone can just walk away with it. I take my bike on trains and I always lock it and remove everything from the bike - panniers, computer etc. I never take advantage of the reserved seat which can often be quite a distance from the bike storage area. I will stand where I can see the bike and wait for a seat to become available next to the bike storage area. That way I can turn and watch what happens at each station. If need be I'll stand in the vestibule for the whole journey. It doesn't always make for a relaxing journey, especially on Cross Country trains! None of the above will help right now but I hope you do get 'back on the bike' again. I can quite appreciate why you don't feel ready yet and also to edit your footage of your trip. I have been away on holiday and was looking forward to watching your northern Thankful village tour on my return so was very upset for you when I went online. Your Adventures are 100% worth continuing and when you are ready to think about getting a replacement bike, Thorn/SJS in Bridgwater are still selling (I think) the 26'' derailleur tourer - 'Sherpa'. I have 3 Thorns and one of them is the 26'' XTC (forerunner) to the Sherpa. It is superb at the sorts of routes and surfaces that you did on your Caribou. Might be worth a look at some point? Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm in awe how calm you appear when recounting your story! Best wishes, Huw
So sorry to hear about you having your bike stolen a lot of evil bad opportunistic people out there i hope somehow you get it returned safely all the best ...colin 🚴♂️.
One idea would be to purchase an alarmed lock . They have motion sensors inside and if someone tries to snatch a bicycle the alarm is activated. The alarmed lock probably wouldn't go off from the train's movement but just when someone handles the bicycle or bicycle lock .
I know how you feel. I had two bikes stolen one was found by someone who was looking at pic of stolen bikes. It’s worth posting a pic. Even when it was returned it never felt the same. It always felt different and I could never get idea of someone else riding it out of my mind. I love watching your adventures. You include us like we were there.
So sorry to hear this Andy. Any contribution I can make to help with another tourer let me know. I take my bike on a train regularly. I will kick mine in future. Like you I’ve always thought they were safe. Who would steal a bike from a train? Now I know differently. Your gut reactions about how it happened are probably spot on. Take care and I hope you’re back in action pretty soon. Julia
I’m put in mind of workman who get their tools stolen from their vans and job sites. Cops can’t be bothered, authorities are no help. RU-vid has hundreds of videos showing thieves how to crack your lock faster than using a proper key. Gee, I WONDER what has changed in society???? Yep, it’s a stumper.
Very sorry to learn about this loss, Andy. The audax community is very large and your bike is quite unusual: there's a reasonable chance that someone may spot it. I've seldom use trains with my bike and thought that bikes were not to be locked when on them. Your advice, however, is very sound and if/when I do use a train again in future I will be locking up my bike. Look forward to the videos of your latest trip when they become available
And luggage, never leave luggage in the racks at the end of the carriages, only if you can actually see them from your seat. Thieves will target them at any bust intermediate stop, especially York, Newcastle etc
I have never had luggage stolen off a train but it always makes me nervous. I try to go and check at every stop but there are often too many people milling about the exit to see what is happening. I wonder how much luggage does get stolen?
An awful experience all round. I hope you get backnon 2 wheel quickly. Sadly, it seems like it's getting to the point that you have to expect a bike to get nicked, and plan accordingly. I.e. Buy an entry level bicycle without much resale value, so thieves are less interested. Spend some of what you save on VERY good insurance, so you can replace what you lose. And always use a lock. Live long and keep pedalling!
Sorry to hear your bike was stolen Andy, but you should be covered on your House Insurance up to a certain amount. But you need to pester the police for a crime reference number for a claim
I’m very sorry to hear about what happened on the train. Many years ago I had a dropped handlebar 10 speed bike stolen from the side of my house. It was double locked. I was devastated about it being stolen. I contacted the police and they came to my house. And basically said that you’re not going to get it back. They advised me to go and buy a new bike and keep it inside the house. Fortunately I had a kitchen at the back of the house and in the kitchen was a door that went under the stairs. The only way to get to work was having a bike. I hope that you can get another bike and keep it locked and if possible out of sight. I do feel your frustration and pain. I’m 72 and last September purchased a Eskuta 250 series iii. Which is Electric. I keep it locked in a shed. All the best my friend. Ron from South Derbyshire. Which is hilly.
I think most of us have lost a bike at some point time, its a bastard. You will probably find your bike at a migrant hotel trashed, rather than looking for it for sale. It took me a lot of time before I invested in another good bike, as I thought whats the point. I have now and like you "I've learnt never take my eyes of it"... Thanks for post and putting the information out there.
A real bummer that, feel for you. Not just the loss of the bike but also the tour and the bad feeling. Will take heed now to lock bike when train travelling. Here in Portugal where I live the inter city trains automatically reserve the 'bike seat' for you when you book, which is next to the bike hanger inside the newer carriages seating area or next to the glass door so you can see your bike in the vestibule area in the older ones.
Hello Andy, what a horible story. I saw your video just by chance, glad that I did. I'm hoping to cycle down to The Lizard, and then on to Penzance, and return by train. You've done such a wonderful and positive thing by making this video, because it has made me think about the safety for my bike. Thanks so much. My first idea was to lash out on a really strong lock, but may be a simpler idea is to remove the front wheel and keep it with me when I'm sat on the train. Surely these idiots woudn't steal a bike with one wheel? In the meantime, keep your dignity and values. You're a better person than those idiots. Look forward to some new trips on your next two wheeled friend! Take care, Simon.
