Originally Posted by
jefnvk
If I am taking utmost precautions at every step of the way, it is also indicative of unnecessary worry being added whenever I am away from the bikes. I didn't really feel "unsafe" in bike thief haven Amsterdam leaving bikes outdoors overnight, but I also had a sigh of relief everytime I walked out and saw them still sitting there.
perhaps it is because I live in Montreal, but I wouldnt leave a bike outdoors overnight in an urban setting, its just asking for trouble. Of course when I camp bike touring the bike is locked up overnight near the tent, but in an urban setting, nope.
also, Ive always been able to bring a bike into a place, hotel room, or a storage place in a hotel or house, but then again, Ive nearly always been in rural areas when bike touring, and when not, have been able to bring bike in.
This was always the case in Latin America, except for a few times at a museum where I could lock it up right beside where a friendly guard would be all day, or for the few hours I was there.