👾launch day challenge

made for Alex Cloudstar → comment link
topic: explain quantum for grandma at a birthday party
result: loom video [2m8s]

original comment:

“Love the focus on making people stage ready, not just pumping out slides. Story, script, visuals in minutes feels like a superpower for nervous presenters. Wild idea: explain quantum for grandma at a birthday party. Congrats on the launch, going to watch the demos!”

made for Tom P → comment link
topic: minimalist 12 slide presentation on "Bike theft: the most underrated obstacle to increase cycling uptake."
style ref: a.bike
result: loom video [5min]

original comment:

Wild idea : minimalist 12 slide presentation on "Bike theft: the most underrated obstacle to increase cycling uptake."

Layout/Logo/colours/visual style: (www.a.bike)[https://www.a.bike]

### Presentation: Bike theft: the most underrated obstacle to increase cycling uptake (10 Slides)

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Slide 1: Title Slide

* Title: Halting the Cycle of Theft: A Data-Driven Approach to Prevention

* Subtitle: Better understanding, better prevention.

* Your Logo/Name: a.bike

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Slide 2: The Scale of the Problem: A Hidden Epidemic

* Headline: Over 1.3 million bikes are reported stolen in the EU annually, but this is just the tip of the iceberg [1].

* Key Statistic: Only 25-48% of victims report the theft, meaning the true number is likely 2-4 times higher [1].

* Core Issue: Bike theft is at least twice as common as car theft in many areas, yet receives far less attention [1].

* Visual: A graphic showing an iceberg, with "Reported Thefts" visible and "Unreported Thefts" submerged.

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Slide 3: The Impact: More Than Just a Missing Bike

* Headline: Theft actively discourages cycling.

* Behavioral Change:

* 11–25% of victims stop cycling altogether [1].

* 23–66% cycle less frequently [1].

* ~33% buy a cheaper, lower-quality replacement bike [1].

* Conclusion: This directly undermines climate goals, public health, and investments in cycling infrastructure.

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Slide 4: The Crisis of Impunity: Why Thieves Don't Fear a Thing

* Headline: The system is failing to deter theft.

* Recovery Rate: A dismal 2–9% of stolen bikes are ever returned to their owners [1].

* Resolution Rate: Police solve fewer than 10% of cases in most countries. In Sweden, the rate is 0.0%; in the Netherlands, it's 2.7% [1].

* Public Trust: Consequently, 77% of citizens don't believe the police will even investigate a bike theft [1].

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Slide 5: Key Vulnerabilities: Where, When, and How

* Where: 62% of thefts occur at or near home, with up to half from private spaces like garages and courtyards [1]. Public hotspots include train stations and city centers [1].

* How: Insecure locking is a major factor. 95% of cyclists use inadequate locks, and 49% of stolen bikes were locked, but poorly [1].

* When: Thefts peak during summer months (May-October) and in the afternoon/evening [1].

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Slide 6: Current Measures: A Fragmented Effort

* What's Being Done:

* Bike Registries: Proven effective (e.g., Vancouver saw a 52% theft reduction), but systems are national and not connected [1].

* Secure Parking: High-quality parking can be effective, but availability is scarce and standards are inconsistent [1].

* Awareness Campaigns: Raise some public knowledge but often lack a direct call to action or measurable impact.

* The Gap: These efforts are siloed and lack the scale to create systemic change.

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Slide 7: Strategic Interventions: What Really Works

* Prevention is Key:

* Bait Bikes: Proven to reduce theft by 39–45% in targeted areas like Cambridge and London [1].

* Quality Locking & Marking: Combining good locks with visible registration marks reduces theft risk from 16% to below 3% [1].

* Marketplace Accountability: Disrupt the sale of stolen bikes online through stricter verification and partnerships.

* Vision: An integrated approach is necessary.

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Slide 8: a.bike's Mission: Connecting the Dots

* Our Role: We act as a central hub, integrating disconnected efforts to create a comprehensive anti-theft ecosystem.

* Our Core Activities:

* Advocacy: Pushing for bike theft to be a priority in national and EU cycling strategies.

* City Audits & Parking Guides: Providing municipalities and companies with tools to improve infrastructure.

* Creative Awareness Campaigns: Using nudging techniques to change behavior (e.g., "don't buy stolen bikes").

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Slide 9: a.bike's Innovations: Building the Future of Bike Security

* Harmonized Standards: A unified European Bike Lock Seal combining ART, Sold Secure, and other ratings to give consumers clarity.

* Interoperability: A central, interoperable European registry for FOUND bikes, making it easier to return recovered bicycles across borders.

* Universal Identification: Advocating for a Common Frame Number standard for all new bikes sold in the EU.

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Slide 10: Call to Action: Let's Secure Cycling for Everyone

* For Cities: Partner with us for a bike theft audit and strategy.

* For Industry: Adopt a common frame number and support a unified lock standard.

* For Citizens: Register your bike, use certified locks correctly, and never buy a suspected stolen bike.

* Contact: Your contact information and website (a.bike).