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Lock Your Bike

Unfortunately, "The
Spokesman" is a small shop,
and there was usually a backlog
of repairs. If you are able to fix
most problems yourself, you're
in great shape. You will save
yourself agonizing waits while
your bike is in the shop.

Another problem is that
there is no outlet for a name
brand of bicycle in
Charlottesville the best you
can do is a department store
So buy your bike elsewhere

Common sense dictates that
you should lock your bike
whenever you leave it Bicycles
that were carelessly locked or
left unlocked were often stolen
last year and the situation isn't
getting any better Your riding
style should also be defensive