A policy to no longer investigate bike thefts if the cycle has been left for more than two hours, or if the bike is valued at less than £200, from British Transport Police (BTP) has been reversed following constructive engagement with the national cycling charity, Cycling UK. Following clear feedback from Cycling UK, its members and supporters, British Transport Police has updated the cycle theft section of its Crime Screening Policy on 5 January 2026 to clearly state its commitment to investigating bike theft. Before the change, in October 2025, Cycling UK sent an open letter to Chief Constable, Lucy D’Orsi. In response to sustained advocacy and cross-party support, Cycling UK welcomed British Transport Police’s sensible decision to remove any mention of the two-hour and £200 limit. Duncan Dollimore, Head of Campaigns at Cycling UK, said:“This outcome is a real win for everyone who uses our transport network.