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 […]
When it comes to installing cycle parking, the two S words – security and safety- are what come up at the top of worries. And rightly so. Security, we cover here, but let’s talk about safety. Property managers, developers, schools, transport operators and business owners all tend to ask the same questions. Can bikes fall […]
Demand for secure, space-efficient bike storage is rising in the UK. Property developers, facilities managers, architects, and business owners are eyeing up two-tier bike racks as a potential solution. They’re increasingly common in offices, train stations, residential developments, and campuses, but they raise many questions. We have answered some of them in one of our […]
When people choose to cycle more – whether to work, the bus or train station, or the local shops, they all have one big concern that comes up time and time again. It’s not hard to guess that the top question on anyone’s mind is “Will my bike be safe?” Naturally, a top-notch cycling infrastructure […]
When you’re planning a bike parking area — whether it’s for a workplace, school, station, or residential building — people usually think about capacity, looks, and features. It’s easy to focus on the racks and shelters and forget what’s happening under them. But one thing any bike parking space needs is a solid way of […]
The key to getting more people to cycle is to make cycling an easy option to say “yes” to. This requires creating a functional, safe, and welcoming bike storage area. And that starts with the basics – bike racks. Two-tier bike racks are the perfect tool for setting up an excellent bike storage area that […]
