Many people at this year's bike rallies are falling victim to theft. If you are attending any rallies at all this year please be warned that over the last 3 weekends at 3 different rallies in 3 different parts of the country, including last weekend's ‘Into The Valley', there has been a group of thieves who are emptying tents during the early hours of cash and phones. Their techniques are varied but it appears the most common ones are to shake your tent and call out something like 'Dave are you in there'. If they get a response then they leave but if not they go in and steal your things. The other technique is to just target very drunk folks who don't wake up or notice their tent being unzipped. They sometimes use diversion tactics as one person creates a scene whilst others rob tents elsewhere. Sources seem to indicate the culprits speak with a foreign accent and most likely are not bikers themselves at the rally. Please make sure that when you are away from your tent, ALL valuables are locked in top boxes or kept on your person. Also, when you do go to bed, make sure you sleep with your head nearest the door and valuables in your sleeping bag / pockets. Ladies should avoid camping at rallies alone and try to travel with a group of friends. So PLEASE keep your wits about you. And if you catch any of this scum you have permission to string them up by their balls... Enjoy the biking season whatever you do.