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Calling all Toronto cyclists!

We are doing a three-part series on bike theft in Toronto for CBC Radio and we need your stories! Here is your chance to make your voice heard about this most heinous of crimes... We are looking for engaging, tragic, funny and newsworthy tales of bicycle theft in the GTA.

Have you had your bike stolen? Was it recovered?
Have you ever spotted your bike after it was stolen?
Have you ever bought a bike that turned out to be stolen?

What actions do you take after your bike gets ripped off?
What are your experiences with police and/or insurance companies?
Is the police registration initiative working?
Have you ever been to a police auction?
What is the best way to insure your bike? Do you have a rider for your bicycle? What's your deductible?

We've all heard that Toronto is the Bike Theft Capital of North America, so where do all those stolen bicycles go? Chop shops? The States? Ebay?

This one is a stretch, but have you ever stolen a bike and what did you do with it? (anonymity provided)

Finally, how do you recommend protecting your bike from theft? We look forward to hearing from you. Please include contact information if you feel comfortable talking on tape. The content of your emails may be put up on the Web page for the series, so if you wish to remain anonymous, please let us know.

Thanks for your time,
Adina and Kate
adina@well.com
kato@well.com