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Local News
18th October 2018
Issue 1031
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Bike shop gears up for new hire service
THE team at the Trek Bicycle Sheffield at Fox Valley have launched a new electric bike hire service in-store, customers have the chance to tackle the hills and valleys of North Sheffield on a range of electric bikes with complete ease. Electric bicycles offer unique solutions to the challenges of commuting by bike. On or off the road, they’re perfect for those who want to climb for a bit longer, adventure a bit further or just get there a bit faster. These rides are all about possibility. Only e-bikes offer the flexibility to get in a workout, ride with a faster friend, haul
a heavy load or simply cruise. Even if your ride varies from day to day, an electric bicycle always gives you the option to do and experience more. Trek Powerfly e-bikes are available to hire now. The new service was launched at Fox Valley on Monday October 1, Sir Gary Verity - Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire visited the Fox Valley store to see the bikes hire service. The new hire service sits alongside a full range of other in-store services, including a service centre with Trek trained technicians, bike fitting studio and the ability to customise your own Project One bike.
The store also stocks all the latest mountain, road, e-bike bikes alongside a full range of children’s bikes, as well as a range of high quality Bontrager components and accessories including wheels, helmets, shoes and clothing. Trek Bikes is a US company’s - first store in the region, originated in Wisconsin in 1976. Trek has been at the forefront of the movement, continually challenging the limits of the bicycle's capability. Trek wants everyone to have fun, ride bikes and feel good. Trek Sheffield Fox Valley hosted the finish line of the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire when Serge Pau-
wels rode to victory just a few feet from the front door of the bike store. The nearby Wharncliffe Woods are home to some of the best mountain bike trails to try out the new hire fleet and are also the backdrop to world class events – providing the training ground for World Downhill Mountain Bike Champion Steve Peat. The store holds regular guided store ride out and events. Mountain bike ride outs run on Wednesdays and road bike rides on a Sunday. For more information about ride outs and bike hire contact the store on 0114 213 8020.
POLICE ISSUE ADVICE FOLLOWING THEFTS FROM CARS FOLLOWING recent theft from motor vehicles in the north of Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police Designing Out Crime Officer Dene Tinker offers the following advice. • Always lock and double lock your car doors. • Don’t leave anything on show or anything of value in the glove compartment
• If possible leave the glove box open so the offenders can see that there’s nothing of value to steal. Keyless car thefts - once a car has been targeted, two criminals work together using electronic signal relay devices to steal the vehicle, normally from outside the owner’s home.
How to avoid being a victim of keyless car theft: • Contact your dealer and talk about the digital features in your car. Have there been any software updates you can take advantage of? • Check if your keyless entry fob can be turned off. If it can, and your dealer can also confirm this, then do so overnight.
• Store your keys away from household entry points. Keeping your keyless entry fob out of sight is not enough – thieves only need to gain proximity to the key to amplify the signal. • Although the relay device signal can pass through doors, walls and windows, it cannot penetrate metal, so storing your keys inside a metal container or a signal blocking wallet can
safeguard your vehicle against an attack.
age to the key and is unlikely to be effective.
• Faraday pouches can be purchased online and in stores, these will prevent your signal being intercepted and your vehicle stolen.
• Review your car security. Check for after-market security devices such as steering locks or trackers, which are proven to deter thieves.
• Despite social media or public opinion, I would advise NOT to leave keys in the fridge or microwave as this may do more dam-
• Be vigilant. Keep an eye out for suspicious activity in your neighbourhood – andreport anything unusual to the Police.
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