I'm up extremely early this morning to do something I haven't done in 15 years: a multi-day cycle camping trip. Wish me luck fedi friends!
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Replied to Phil (ascentale)
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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Replied to Phil (ascentale)
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 
Replied to Phil (ascentale)
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.
uk.ortlieb.comAnti-Theft-Device for QL2/ 2.1/ 2.2 bags
Replied to Phil (ascentale)
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!
Replied to Phil (ascentale)
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.
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@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!
Thanks! Thinking about times when my bags couldn't practically be taken with me, I bought a PacSafe. I hoped it might fit around two rear panniers whilst on the rack, keeping them together with the bike.
It wasn't successful and I sent it back. Even a large PacSafe wouldn't fit. I almost strangled myself several times trying to make it fit 
I should just have accepted needing to remove the panniers. It wasn't my finest hour
@NNN @ascentale @bikenite What a great idea! Thanks. Panniers can be quite awkward and uncomfortable to carry when off the bike.
https://www.cyclingeu.com/683532/a-day-in-the-life-cycling-around-the-world-i-montenegro/ A Day in the Life Cycling Around the World I Montenegro #balkans #BicycleTouring #Bicycling #BikePacking #BikeTouring #Bikepacking #BikepackingTrip #Biking #cinematic #CoupleCycling #CycleTheWorld #CycleTouring #Cycling #CyclingMontenegro #CyclingSlow #CyclingVlog #GirlCycling #montenegro #nature #relax #SeeTheWorld #TentCamping #vlog #WildCamping #wildlife #WorldByBike #WorldCycling
@DurableAce asks:
Q6. If you go on #CycleTouring or #BikePacking trips over several days or more, what steps do you take to keep your bike and your bags secure when left unattended?
If you use particular products, please identify them. Photos always appreciated. Happy touring!
(This probably applies if you are just running errands too and don't want to remove your bags. What do you do?)
#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite
When #cycletouring and #camping, do you ever look up at the night sky and do some stargazing?
You really should! It's an amazing experience. Here are some tips:
https://www.willcycle.com/2025/07/29/a-cycle-tourers-guide-to-stargazing-in-the-uk/
#WillCycle
WillCycle - Because you deserve some adventure in your life · A cycle tourer’s guide to stargazing in the UK - WillCycleFor cycle tourers, stargazing isn’t just a bonus - it’s part of the adventure. The UK offers surprisingly good opportunities to connect with the cosmos.
https://www.cyclingeu.com/656165/jogle4-day-nine/ JOGLE4 – Day Nine #Bicycling #BicyclingUK #BicyclingUnitedKingdom #Biking #BikingUK #BikingUnitedKingdom #Cumbria #CycleTouring #Cycling #CyclingCarlisleUnitedKingdom #CyclingUk #CyclingUnitedKingdom #EndToEnd #JOGLE #TouringWithKids #UK #UnitedKingdom
Dublin #rothar peeps: I'm giving away another bike item - this time a roomy handlebar bag, which can also be used as a general bag.
Again, collection from Dublin 7 only - more info on FreeCycle:
https://www.freecycle.org/posts/99603000
Drop me a line here or on the ad if interested!
www.freecycle.orgA Post on Freecycle.org: Bike bag/Shopping bagvia The Freecycle Network™: Dual use luggage option - collection only from D7
Attachable Bike basket or portable shopping bag.
Red colour,
all necessary parts included for bike attachment
Can hold up to 5kg worth of weight.
https://www.cyclingeu.com/655102/day-3-of-our-cycle-tour-to-watch-the-tour-de-france-in-caen-tourdefrance-cycletouring/ Day 3 of our cycle tour to watch the Tour de France in Caen. #tourdefrance #cycletouring #Bicycling #BicyclingFrance #Biking #BikingFrance #Cycling #CyclingCaenFrance #CyclingFrance #France
< update > These have already been claimed and collected! < /update >
Dublin #rothar peeps: I'm giving away these panniers on FreeCycle this evening - collection from Dublin 7 only (I can't deliver them). A few years old, but never used.
https://www.freecycle.org/posts/99594078
Drop me a line here or on the ad if interested!
Molly Weaver is the new world champion for British-coastline-by-bicycle.
https://www.followmychallenge.com/live/on-the-edge-2025
Nick Sanders old record stood for over 40 years. He remains the mens world champion.
www.followmychallenge.comOn The Edge 2025 - Molly Weavern June 2025, former professional cyclist Molly Weaver will attempt to set a new world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the British coastline by bicycle.
First time rode with front panniers, and the bike feels so stable with them, so, hm, *right*? Yeah, sure, it's heavier so I'm going slower, but I've tried and it works 
#rower #CycleTouring #bike #BikeTooter
https://www.cyclingeu.com/650773/cycling-in-the-netherlands-and-belgium-day-4/ Cycling in the Netherlands and Belgium – Day 4 #Bicycles #bicycletouring #Bicycling #Biking #cycletour #cycletouring #Cycling #CyclingNetherlands #cyclinggear #cyclinglife #cyclist #Netherlands #roadcycling #ukcycling #whereiride