@ascentale @bikenite

A6. My last security tip is for anyone with #Ortlieb panniers.

There is a lock accessory, the QL2, to keep the panniers attached to the rack. I've just bought some and fitted them. I've not used them on a tour yet but they appear to do a good job. As you would expect, they are well designed and made, fitting easily to the bags with lots of adjustment possible.

Our valuable items stay in a handlebar bag that always comes with us when we leave the bikes unattended.

https://uk.ortlieb.com/products/ql2-lock

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@ascentale @bikenite

A6. The most innovative security involved a person rather than a device.

We visited the Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck in Emelgem, Belgium, where Kasteel beer is brewed. As we locked up our bikes outside before going in to start the tour, we were assured by our tour guide that our bikes would not be stolen. Our guide then introduced themselves as a local police officer!

We didn't doubt them, but we locked our bikes anyway

@ascentale @bikenite

A6. We use Ortlieb Backroller and Sportroller panniers. A few trips ago we bought the Anti-Theft Devices.

These certainly aren't high security but when looped through the shackle of a D-lock or locked with a small padlock they would offer some means of preventing panniers being removed.

https://uk.ortlieb.com/products/anti-theft-device

@ascentale @bikenite

A6. The most simple tip I was ever given is to keep your unclean clothes, underwear etc. at the top of your pannier. Anyone tempted to go through your stuff would hopefully be sufficiently put off!

We tend to keep lunch at the top of one bag, so it would be quite important to remember which bag is which!

@ascentale @bikenite

A6. My question was prompted by my experiences and concerns on my own cycling tours. I'll answer my own question to share anything that hasn't already been included.

@realSiegfried @ascentale @bikenite

That's a great option to keep luggage secure when visiting museums and attractions. We are partial to a brewery tour on our trips.

We have taken advantage of the excellent left luggage lockers at train stations in Belgium. I would never have thought to make use of them when cycle touring and not travelling by train. Thank you!