Cycle Parking Solutions for UK Workplaces and Public Spaces
Good cycle parking encourages cycling to work and meets planning requirements for new developments. Here is what to consider when specifying cycle parking for your premises.
Why Cycle Parking Matters
Providing good cycle parking at your workplace or premises encourages staff and visitors to cycle — reducing car parking pressure, supporting sustainability targets and demonstrating a commitment to active travel. Many new development planning approvals now require a minimum number of cycle parking spaces as a condition.
Types of Cycle Parking
Sheffield stands — the simple inverted U stand — are the most widely used cycle parking solution in the UK. Each stand accommodates two bikes. Robust, low maintenance and suitable for most external applications. Sheffield stands are the recommended standard for public-facing cycle parking.
Two-tier cycle racks use a hydraulic assist mechanism to store bikes on two levels — upper and lower. They double the number of bikes stored in the same floor area and are popular in cycle storage rooms and covered shelters where space is limited.
Vertical cycle racks store bikes vertically with the front wheel in a slot. Very space-efficient for indoor storage rooms.
Covered Cycle Shelters
A covered cycle shelter protects bikes from the weather and significantly increases the attractiveness of cycle commuting at your workplace. Rackstore Direct supplies a range of cycle shelter designs in steel and polycarbonate roofing, in both free-standing and wall-mounted configurations.
Workplace Cycle Parking Requirements
The Government's Cycle to Work scheme and planning policy guidance both support the provision of good quality cycle parking at workplaces. Rackstore Direct can advise on the type and quantity of cycle parking appropriate for your premises. Call 0800 654 6955 for a quotation.