Cycle Shelter Companies in the UK

Parking for Bikes

With ever-growing transport costs and today’s emphasis on healthy living and sustainability, it’s no surprise that cycling is increasingly popular. When cycling is the chosen mode for getting to work or college, businesses need to provide cyclists with somewhere to store their bikes during the day. This should protect the cycles from the elements and provide a way for the owners to secure their bikes.

Cycle shelters can be bought in a huge range of styles and materials to complement the surrounding environment and in sizes to accommodate anything from just a handful of bikes to several dozen. Two tier racks are available for extra capacity at popular sites like railway stations. For extra security, some shelters take the form of a compound or enclosure with lockable doors. Manufacturers are often able to customise shelters to company requirements and incorporate bespoke features.

Cycle shelters provided for residential developments can earn ENE8 credits under the Code for Sustainable Homes as they are deemed to encourage the buildings’ occupiers to take more journeys by bike. Certain criteria need to be met.

Features to look for in a cycle shelter include the method of fixing and what sort of base it is designed for; the durability of its components and their resistance to vandals; whether extra bays can be easily added should the need arise and the security options offered.