Tag or Tile? Choose how to track your bike

It's comforting to know the location of your bike at all times. The jury is still out on whether trackers offer a practicable solution to cycle theft, but there’s little doubt that Apple’s AirTag and Android’s Tile work well.

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There's no doubt though on how well Apple’s AirTag and Android’s Tile work. The AirTag, with its integration into Apple’s vast “Find My” network, offers impressive coverage - particularly in urban areas. As long as there are iPhones nearby (and let’s face it, there usually are), an AirTag can discreetly ping its location back to you.

Tile, meanwhile, has a slightly longer Bluetooth range and can work across platforms, but without a network as extensive as Apple’s, you’re often limited to areas where other Tile users happen to pass by which can mean patchier coverage.

However accurate your tracker, it's worth remembering DIY recovery of a stolen bike is risky and the police advise against it. The hassle-free alternative is comprehensive cycle insurance, like that offered by us, which, alongside a host of benefits, spares you the stress of playing bike detective.

Tag or Tile - Win the tracker of your choice

We are offering you the chance to bag a tracker of your own. To be in with a chance of winning, simply leave a comment of either 'tag' or 'tile' to let us know your preference and we will make the draw next week.

The ethical choice

The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover  and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK's most ethical provider.

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