Alex Dowsett TT bike stolen: Above, the bike that was stolen in the house break-in as he is away riding Dubai Tour. He says the bike is unique and probably the only one of its kind in England. He has urged people to keep an eye out for it.
Top pro rider Alex Dowsett has had his TT bike stolen in what he believes was a targeted break-in.
The Giro TT stage winner did not elaborate on why he felt it was a targeted robbery. But in a statement posted online he ruled out the possibility the break-in was opportunistic.
The five-time British TT champion's bike was stolen from his home in the Chelmsford area.
“Regretfully I need to tell you all that Chanel and I were burgled yesterday and my Katusha Canyon Speedmax was stolen,” he said.
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“This wasn't an opportunity steal, or an opportunist taking advantage.”
He and his wife were “extremely rattled by the fact someone seemingly planned and executed a burglary”.
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It was an invasion of privacy, especially as he was away at the time.
“I am asking you to take a minute to share this post as much as you can to track down my bike. And to track down the thieves that took it.
“It’s likely the only one of its kind in the country, it has Zipp 303’s and Sram Red Etap.
“The police are well informed and have been phenomenal in their help already. And we’re taking every step to try and prevent anything like this happening again in already what is a secure house.
“If someone wants something that bad sadly it’s difficult to stop them.
“If you see this bike at a race, online, rolling round the streets, in a house etc; please get in touch with us or the Chelmsford police.
“To the thieves personally, you have a material item that belongs to us. But the emotional stress, sleepless nights and worry you have caused by breaking into our home and our safe place is distressing beyond words.
“You have no idea what else could be going on in our lives and the impact this has on that.
“The glimpse I allow you through social media is something I do freely. But (it) leaves me seriously concerned moving forward for the safety of our haven we call home.”
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