How to lock your bike in New York City.

When Nicole and I moved to New York, one of our primary causes of concern was potential bike theft. And our concerns were not unfounded: bike theft increased by 25 percent in the city last year. But we still have our bikes, we still ride them, and we still lock them up in public. How is it that we have avoided becoming a statistic in a city already notorious for being the stolen bike capital of the world?

Let's take a lock on the wild side!

Well, for starters, I am very lucky to study under the wisdom of Hal Ruzal, who really has made a name for himself as the king of bike security in the five boroughs. Learning from the master, and honing this skill after nearly two years of practice through experience has yielded a great peace of mind when Nicole and I sit down at a restaurant or go to the zoo or the Botanical Gardens. When we go out, we feel safe and secure knowing full well that our bikes will be there when we return.

Well, at least I feel secure. Nicole often says she's nervous, but I think the results speak for themselves. Any questions?