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An pocket bikes important objective of the National Cycling Strategy is for cycle parking to be available at all major destinations- see Chapter 8 of the NCS for a more detailed discussion of this objectivebikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes pocket bikes The fear of theft is one of the biggest deterrents to growth in cycling and as such is one of the key issues being addressed by the NCSbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes For employers, improving pocket bikes the quality of cycle parking is the most immediate step they can take to encourage cyclists, and the one most likely to yield quick winsbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The 1993 AA Cycling Motorists study found pocket bikes that 86% of those surveyed would be encouraged to cycle if secure parking was providedbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes This is supported by the results of the 1996 Cycle Challenge project for cycle parking at rail pocket bikes stations in Hampshire, with a 500% increase in the number of bikes parked at one improved sitebikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Providing good quality cycle parking can greatly enhance the attractiveness of your work site pocket bikes and help increase cycle usebikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Cycle parking is vastly cheaper than car park provision and money spent instead on cycle parking can realise considerable savings; especially when one car parking space can pocket bikes provide sufficient space for 12 bicyclesbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes What type of cycle parking facilities should you provide? Cycle parking can range from individual stands for one or two bicycles next to doorways pocket bikes to large, covered (or indoor) cycle stores with swipe card accessbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The type of cycle parking most appropriate for your site will depend on a number of factors, including the number of pocket bikes cyclists in each building, distance between buildings, the number and location of entrances, availability of space and the level of cycle theft in the neighbourhoodbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The main possibilities, and their respective merits, pocket bikes are discussed belowbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes NB: To provide sufficient security for cyclists to trust a cycle rack, it must be possible to lock the bicycle by both frame and wheelsbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes 'Butterfly' stands, pocket bikes concrete blocks with slots and other types of racks that grip the bicycle by its wheel do not provide this level of security, and can also damage the wheel rimsbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The simplest pocket bikes rack that meets these criteria is the ‘Sheffield ’stand -an inverted 'U' of steel tube with the ends fixed into the groundbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes 1 bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Free standing cycle stands The Sheffield pocket bikes type stand, can support two bicycles; and, especially when fixed by bolts, can be fitted into available spaces without too much difficultybikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes By placing these stands individually, or in small groups, it pocket bikes is usually possible to find suitable spaces near building entrancesbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes As this sort of cycle stand can most easily be located next to entrances; this is usually the most appropriate for pocket bikes visitors and other short-stay parkingbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Such stands can also be used to provide extra capacity for summer cyclists, because shelter is less important for those who only cycle in good weather bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes pocket bikes Advantages: flexibility, cheapness Disadvantages: lack of shelter (unless placed under cover) ; less secure than fully enclosed and lockable stores bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes 2 bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Purpose built cycle sheds and shelters pocket bikes A purpose built bike shed or shelter can typically hold up to 12 bicycles per unitbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Sheds come as prefabricated units that are embedded or bolted into a concrete base bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Some pocket bikes are available with built-in racks; others are simply a shelter providing space for stands to be installed into the covered areabikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes When buying sheds with pre-fitted racks, it is important to check pocket bikes that they meet the criteria described above; and that they are not too closely spacedbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes A minimum gap of 0.8 m between bikes is needed to enable the cyclists to get in pocket bikes and out, remove attached luggage and fasten locksbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The Sheffield style stand described earlier is ideal for use in sheds and can be obtained in toast rack multiple units bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Advantages: pocket bikes provides shelter, so attractive to those who cycle all year round; bikes are kept in one place Disadvantages: more expensive than standalone Sheffield stands, it can be hard to find a suitable pocket bikes location 3 bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes High security cycle stores Greatly increased security can be provided if covered cycle sheds have lockable doors, or can be enclosed, for example by a security cage; or pocket bikes if a secure room indoors can be found for this purposebikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The key, or swipe card or keycode, is only given to registered cyclists bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Some indoor stores use hooks to hold pocket bikes bicycles in a vertical positionbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes This may make more efficient use of space, however it is important to ensure that the cyclists are able to use this type of rack comfortably without pocket bikes risk of damage to themselves or their bikesbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Even in a lockable room, cyclists will usually still prefer to lock their bikes themselves for additional security, so the rack design should allow pocket bikes for thisbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Advantages: high security, shelter, potential for storing equipment in the same place Disadvantages: cost, finding a suitable location, maintenance, administration of keys, ease of access to indoor facilities pocket bikes 4 bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Cycle lockers Individual cycle lockers are more expensive than sheds but are popular because they are more secure and permit the safe storage of clothes, helmets and accessories along pocket bikes with the bikebikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Cycle lockers may not be necessary at most locations unless it is difficult to provide secure cycle parking or there is a history of cycle thefts bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes They are pocket bikes particularly suited for locations like railway stations where bicycles are left unattended for long periods in public placesbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Deposit time is rapid, as no parts need to be secured or removed, and pocket bikes clothing can be left with the bike if security conditions allowbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Advantages: individual security, storage of other equipment Disadvantages: cost, requires more space per bicycle than a conventional shed, locker pocket bikes keys need to be allocated and managed, greater maintenance requirement 5 bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Cycle Centres In areas where there is a lack of employer based facilities, employers might consider co-operating with local pocket bikes authorities and local cycle/ environmental groups to help establish a cycle centre like those in Leicester, Taunton and Chelseabikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Cycle centres combine parking with other services including cycle service and hire, showers pocket bikes and changing facilities, information etc Corporate memberships of such centres can offer considerable benefits to cyclists where employers are unable to provide workplace facilitiesbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Advantages: security and other services available to pocket bikes cyclists Disadvantages: parking is unlikely to be close to the workplace, commercial viability Location of cycle parking facilities It is essential that cycle parking is put in the right location; pocket bikes if it isn't it will simply not be used, so your money will be wastedbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Cyclists do not want to park their bikes at the back of a car park –they need pocket bikes to see advantages over driving a carbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Nor do they wish to share space with the refuse skips! They need parking that is close and convenient to the place they are visiting, pocket bikes and which is also overlooked to improve securitybikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Staff oversight or closed circuit TV can add considerably to security – maybe your existing CCTV cameras could cover the cycle park areas bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikespocket bikes The key factors to consider in deciding where to locate cycle parking facilities are usefully identified within Metropolitan Borough of Sefton’s Cycle Audit Pack bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Convenience: Cycle parking facilities should pocket bikes be close to the journey’s end and as near or nearer than car parkingbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Ideally, cyclists should not have to carry their bicycles down stepsbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Security: Cyclists should feel safe pocket bikes using the facilities and thieves should be deterredbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes You could consider locations which are over-looked from windows, entrances, public spaces or existing security cameras bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes You should also ensure that there is pocket bikes adequate lighting at and leading to the facilitybikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Obstruction: Ensure that cycle parking does not cause an obstruction or present a hazard, especially to the visually impaired bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The location pocket bikes of cycle parking should be discussed with existing cyclists to make sure it is suitable; this is especially important when planning the more expensive facilitiesbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Two useful strategies for identifying good cycle pocket bikes parking locations are: 1 bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Look for unofficial cycle parking: bikes chained to railings, fire escapes, etc or kept inside offices, in storerooms and under staircasesbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes This shows demand for cycle pocket bikes parking; and if your new facilities are successful in meeting this demand then such unofficial parking should disappearbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes 2 bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Experiment with individual Sheffield type stands at likely locations; if these pocket bikes become fully occupied then consider adding additional ones; if not then move them elsewherebikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Cycle parking for visitors should be well signed to enable visitors to locate parking easily; and ideally pocket bikes placed where they wish to gobikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes If visitor parking can not be placed in an easy to find position, then it is important to make sure the its location is identified in pocket bikes travel information sent to visitorsbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Costs of cycle parking provision Approximate costs for provision of secure cycle parking are: Item Approximate cost Covered secure cycle shed for pocket bikes about 12 bikes Could cost less than £500 Cycle cage with a key or combination lock system for 12 bikes £1,500 Semi vertical or vertical stand for 4 bikes £80-£100 pocket bikes One Sheffield stand for two bicycles £35 Installation cost of Sheffield stand £100 per stand Source DfT Leaflet TA 11/97 ‘Cycling to work.’ Sheffield Stand Specification Each stand should pocket bikes be made of metal tubing with an external diameter of 50-75mm and a minimum thickness of 2.5mmbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The bends at the top should have a radius of 100-250mm and the length of pocket bikes the stand should be 700 to 1000mmbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The height of the stand above the ground should be 750-850mm bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The tubing should be coated with a plastic or similar coating to prevent pocket bikes damage to bicycle paintworkbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Stands should preferably be located on a hard level surface bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes On sloping ground they should be aligned across the slope, to stop bikes slipping downhill along pocket bikes the length of the standbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Individual stands may either be bolted to the surface or embedded into the ground bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Embedded stands should extend to a depth of at least 250mm pocket bikes of tubing below ground level; and preferably the ends should be splayed, fitted with a short horizontal rod or base plate, otherwise widened to ensure they are securely anchoredbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Bolted stands should pocket bikes be attached to the ground using at least two high-security bolts passing through a base plate of minimum dimensions 150x150x6 mmbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The gap between adjacent Sheffield stands should be an absolute pocket bikes minimum of 750 mm, with 850 to 1000 mm preferredbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Stands should be at least 650mm away from any wall or other obstruction in all directions bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Sheffield stands may be pocket bikes joined together at ground level to form a rack of stands (a toast rack) bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The joining bars that link the stands should be flat bars 6-10 mm thick bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Circular tube pocket bikes joining bars prevent the bicycle wheel from standing next to the vertical tube of the stand, making it harder to lock wheel and down-tube with a D-lockbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes (NB: Dimensions are based pocket bikes on the Sheffield Stand specifications in Oxfordshire County Council's Cycling Strategy and the Cambridge Cycle Friendly Employers Guide, available from the CTC) The Bike Parking and Security Association The Bike Parking pocket bikes and Security Association (BPSA) , a trade association for cycle parking manufacturers, is developing a set of standards for cycle stands and lockersbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The standards will be publicised and will help buyers pocket bikes to identify good quality equipmentbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes The BPSA can also supply a list of members who can be approached directly for information on products bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Bike Parking and Security Association 22 pocket bikes Palace Road LONDON, SW2 3NQ 020 8671 4483 peter.gazey@ bikesec.co.uk Contacting your local authority In some cases, planning permission may be required to erect cycle facilities bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Details are pocket bikes provided in Appendix 5.Abikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes In heritage and other visually sensitive areas the LA may have preferences regarding the colour and style of facilities that are installed so it is worth contacting your pocket bikes local cycling officer if this is likely to be an issuebikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Furthermore, LAs are large purchasers of cycle parking and have often agreed preferential terms with particular suppliers that can, in some pocket bikes cases, be taken advantage of by other partner organisationsbikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes It can therefore be useful to seek your LAs advice in these matters bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Further information TAL 05/02 Key elements of pocket bikes cycle parking provision TAL 11/99 Improved Cycle Parking at South West Trains' Stations in Hampshire TAL 06/99: Cycle Parking: Examples of Good Practice TAL 07/97: Supply and Demand for Cycle pocket bikes Parking Cycle Security Cycle Security for Cyclists The Cambridge Cycle Theft Reduction Project includes a study of the effectiveness of different types of cycle rack bikes, pocket bikes, mini dirt bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, quad bikes, lowrider bikes, trek mountain bikes, marin mountain bikes Links to pocket bikes
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