When a cyclist pulls up to a bike rack, they’re not thinking about planning regulations or how many bikes the system can hold. They’re asking themselves one simple question: Can I trust this enough to leave my bike here? That decision is often made in seconds. Like with every other choice in life, when you […]
As more people choose pedal power over engine power for commuting, leisure, and everyday journeys, businesses, councils, schools, and developers are facing a common challenge: how to provide enough secure bike parking when space is limited? A simple row of traditional bike stands does the trick for a small number of cyclists, but as demand […]
When planning a new development, one challenge is figuring out how much bike parking you’ll actually need. The thing about an existing site is that, as silly as it sounds, you can’t simply stand outside and count how many people arrive by bike. But with new developments, there are no commuters to jot down, no […]
Great cycle parking can encourage more people to travel by bike. Poor cycle parking? It can have the opposite effect. Whether you’re designing a workplace, residential development, school, transport hub or public space, it’s easy to focus on the number of bike spaces required and overlook the finer details that make a cycle parking area […]
Two-tier bike rack systems, with or without a shelter, deliver an impressive mix of durability, storage efficiency, security, and long-term value. One of their biggest advantages – their impressive space-saving abilities- is a real boon for locations with growing cycling communities. The extra capacity that two-tier bike racks give can make a major difference. Instead […]
For years, bike parking has suffered the blight of being a bit of an afterthought. A few metal hoops tucked into the corner of a car park, maybe a basic shelter if you were lucky, and that was considered job done. But brighter days are here! As cycling and active travel become a bigger part […]
E-bikes are having a moment, and it’s easy to see why. They make longer commutes feel manageable, flatten hills, and open up cycling to a much wider range of people. This is good news for our cities – more people cycling means healthier communities, lower emissions, and less pressure on car parking. But with the […]
As cycling becomes an even bigger part of everyday life — whether for commuting, leisure, or multi-modal travel — one thing is clear: good bike parking matters. But what is that? Well, we know it’s not just any bike parking. To score high on people’s good bike storage scale, you need to hit all the […]
If you’ve owned a bike, you’ve likely had it stolen or worried it might be. Every cyclist knows security is the top concern when parking. No matter how modern the building or impressive the landscaping, if bike parking feels flimsy or awkward, people won’t trust it. Why? Because it feels insecure. When the confidence in […]
When specifying two-tier bike racks, it’s easy to focus on the visible features — the frame, the finish, the shelter, the capacity. But there’s one small detail that rarely gets asked about — and yet it plays a huge role in how the system performs over time: the bearings inside the upper-tier mechanism. They’re not […]
