The key and cable-style lock is an alarm system that is configured for use with a cycle selected from the group consisting of a bicycle or motorcycle. The key and cable-style lock: 1) anchors the cycle to an anchor point to prevent the unauthorized use of the cycle; and, 2) generates a notification to an appropriate authority when the key and cable-style lock is compromised. The key and cable-style lock comprises a lock and a control circuit. The lock anchors the cycle to the selected anchor point. The control circuit monitors the lock and