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An storage garage 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 objectivestorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units storage garage 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 NCSstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units For employers, improving storage garage the quality of cycle parking is the most immediate step they can take to encourage cyclists, and the one most likely to yield quick winsstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The 1993 AA Cycling Motorists study found storage garage that 86% of those surveyed would be encouraged to cycle if secure parking was providedstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units This is supported by the results of the 1996 Cycle Challenge project for cycle parking at rail storage garage stations in Hampshire, with a 500% increase in the number of bikes parked at one improved sitestorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Providing good quality cycle parking can greatly enhance the attractiveness of your work site storage garage and help increase cycle usestorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 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 storage garage provide sufficient space for 12 bicyclesstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units What type of cycle parking facilities should you provide? 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solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units NB: To provide sufficient security for cyclists to trust a cycle rack, it must be possible to lock the bicycle by both frame and wheelsstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 'Butterfly' stands, storage garage 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 rimsstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The simplest storage garage rack that meets these criteria is the ‘Sheffield ’stand -an inverted 'U' of steel tube with the ends fixed into the groundstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 1 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Free standing cycle stands The Sheffield storage garage type stand, can support two bicycles; and, especially when fixed by bolts, can be fitted into available spaces without too much difficultystorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units By placing these stands individually, or in small groups, it storage garage is usually possible to find suitable spaces near building entrancesstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units As this sort of cycle stand can most easily be located next to entrances; this is usually the most appropriate for storage garage visitors and other short-stay parkingstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 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 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units storage garage Advantages: flexibility, cheapness Disadvantages: lack of shelter (unless placed under cover) ; less secure than fully enclosed and lockable stores storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 2 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Purpose built cycle sheds and shelters storage garage A purpose built bike shed or shelter can typically hold up to 12 bicycles per unitstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Sheds come as prefabricated units that are embedded or bolted into a concrete base storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Some storage garage are available with built-in racks; others are simply a shelter providing space for stands to be installed into the covered areastorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units When buying sheds with pre-fitted racks, it is important to check storage garage that they meet the criteria described above; and that they are not too closely spacedstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units A minimum gap of 0.8 m between bikes is needed to enable the cyclists to get in storage garage and out, remove attached luggage and fasten locksstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The Sheffield style stand described earlier is ideal for use in sheds and can be obtained in toast rack multiple units storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Advantages: storage garage 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 storage garage location 3 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 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 storage garage if a secure room indoors can be found for this purposestorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The key, or swipe card or keycode, is only given to registered cyclists storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Some indoor stores use hooks to hold storage garage bicycles 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Disadvantages: cost, finding a suitable location, maintenance, administration of keys, ease of access to indoor facilities storage garage 4 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 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 storage garage with the bikestorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 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 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units They are storage garage particularly suited for locations like railway stations where bicycles are left unattended for long periods in public placesstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Deposit time is rapid, as no parts need to be secured or removed, and storage garage clothing can be left with the bike if security conditions allowstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Advantages: individual security, storage of other equipment Disadvantages: cost, requires more space per bicycle than a conventional shed, locker storage garage keys need to be allocated and managed, greater maintenance requirement 5 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Cycle Centres In areas where there is a lack of employer based facilities, employers might consider co-operating with local storage garage authorities and local cycle/ environmental groups to help establish a cycle centre like those in Leicester, Taunton and Chelseastorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Cycle centres combine parking with other services including cycle service and hire, showers storage garage and changing facilities, information etc Corporate memberships of such centres can offer considerable benefits to cyclists where employers are unable to provide workplace facilitiesstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Advantages: security and other services available to storage garage 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; storage garage if it isn't it will simply not be used, so your money will be wastedstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Cyclists do not want to park their bikes at the back of a car park –they need storage garage to see advantages over driving a carstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 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, storage garage and which is also overlooked to improve securitystorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Staff oversight or closed circuit TV can add considerably to security – maybe your existing CCTV cameras could cover the cycle park areas storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage unitsstorage garage 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 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Convenience: Cycle parking facilities should storage garage be close to the journey’s end and as near or nearer than car parkingstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Ideally, cyclists should not have to carry their bicycles down stepsstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Security: Cyclists should feel safe storage garage using the facilities and thieves should be deterredstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units You could consider locations which are over-looked from windows, entrances, public spaces or existing security cameras storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units You should also ensure that there is storage garage adequate lighting at and leading to the facilitystorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Obstruction: Ensure that cycle parking does not cause an obstruction or present a hazard, especially to the visually impaired storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The location storage garage of cycle parking should be discussed with existing cyclists to make sure it is suitable; this is especially important when planning the more expensive facilitiesstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Two useful strategies for identifying good cycle storage garage parking locations are: 1 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Look for unofficial cycle parking: bikes chained to railings, fire escapes, etc or kept inside offices, in storerooms and under staircasesstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units This shows demand for cycle storage garage parking; and if your new facilities are successful in meeting this demand then such unofficial parking should disappearstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 2 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Experiment with individual Sheffield type stands at likely locations; if these storage garage become fully occupied then consider adding additional ones; if not then move them elsewherestorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Cycle parking for visitors should be well signed to enable visitors to locate parking easily; and ideally storage garage placed where they wish to gostorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 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 storage garage travel information sent to visitorsstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Costs of cycle parking provision Approximate costs for provision of secure cycle parking are: Item Approximate cost Covered secure cycle shed for storage garage 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 storage garage 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 storage garage be made of metal tubing with an external diameter of 50-75mm and a minimum thickness of 2.5mmstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The bends at the top should have a radius of 100-250mm and the length of storage garage the stand should be 700 to 1000mmstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The height of the stand above the ground should be 750-850mm storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The tubing should be coated with a plastic or similar coating to prevent storage garage damage to bicycle paintworkstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Stands should preferably be located on a hard level surface storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units On sloping ground they should be aligned across the slope, to stop bikes slipping downhill along storage garage the length of the standstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Individual stands may either be bolted to the surface or embedded into the ground storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Embedded stands should extend to a depth of at least 250mm storage garage 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 anchoredstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Bolted stands should storage garage be attached to the ground using at least two high-security bolts passing through a base plate of minimum dimensions 150x150x6 mmstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The gap between adjacent Sheffield stands should be an absolute storage garage minimum of 750 mm, with 850 to 1000 mm preferredstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Stands should be at least 650mm away from any wall or other obstruction in all directions storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Sheffield stands may be storage garage joined together at ground level to form a rack of stands (a toast rack) storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The joining bars that link the stands should be flat bars 6-10 mm thick storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Circular tube storage garage 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-lockstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units (NB: Dimensions are based storage garage 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 storage garage and Security Association (BPSA) , a trade association for cycle parking manufacturers, is developing a set of standards for cycle stands and lockersstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The standards will be publicised and will help buyers storage garage to identify good quality equipmentstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units The BPSA can also supply a list of members who can be approached directly for information on products storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Bike Parking and Security Association 22 storage garage 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 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Details are storage garage provided in Appendix 5.Astorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units 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 storage garage local cycling officer if this is likely to be an issuestorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Furthermore, LAs are large purchasers of cycle parking and have often agreed preferential terms with particular suppliers that can, in some storage garage cases, be taken advantage of by other partner organisationsstorage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units It can therefore be useful to seek your LAs advice in these matters storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the garage, storage units Further information TAL 05/02 Key elements of storage garage 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 storage garage 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 storage, storage garage, storage garage organization, storage shed, storage sheds, storage shelving, storage solutions, storage solutions for the 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