Last November, my third month as a college freshman, my bicycle was stolen. I made the mistake of assuming that a cheap wire bike lock and the presumed security of using a bike rack directly outside ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

A student locks his bike in front of the McKay building. Bike racks can be used for bicycles, scooters and other vehicles like monowheels. (Annabelle Jones) Upgraded bike locks and registration are ...

Locks are a necessity for keeping your bike secure between rides, but they can be a pain to carry around. U-locks are an awkward shape, wire locks can get tangled and thick chains can be very heavy.

The classic Kryptonite bike lock has long been the standard, but the best bicycle lock may no longer be the classic U-lock. New high-tech bike locks now come in an increasingly diverse range of shapes ...

If you haven't yet decided how you feel about the internet of things--if you're unsure whether adding sensors and radios to everyday stuff will improve our lives in meaningful ways or just amount to a ...

In this busy world, a lot can happen in a minute. You can order a coffee, send a tweet, check your email—or lose your unlocked bike to an unscrupulous thief, who will post it on Craigslist in a ...