Bicycle Safety - Kenyatta University Directorate of Security Services

Use a U-Bolt style lock for your bicycle. Attach lock through a wheel, the frame and a stationery object such a bicycle rack.
Keep a record of your bicycle’s make model colour of frame number
Engrave the bicycle to defer thieves of to help in identifying and returning a stolen bicycle. Mark your identification in two different locations on non-removable parts.
Report any suspicious behavior you see around the bicycle racks. Never leave your bicycle unattended anywhere.
Make sure that the bicycle cannot be lifted over what you are locking it to.
For bicycles with quick release wheels, lock both wheels and the frames to a secure structure.
Remove components with quick release levers such as seats, lights and saddle bags.
Make the lock as awkward as possible to get at.
Before you walk away from your bicycle, do a quick check that your lock is really secure and there are no easily removable items.
Make sure that in parking and locking your bicycle you are not impeding pedestrian or handicap access.