How Many Bikes Will I Need To Store?
- First of all, it is a good idea to assess how many people will be cycling to work and needing a place to park.
- You may need to send out an email to your employees to find out how many people need a space. This will help to determine what type of bicycle parking you will need and what size to go for.
- It is pointless getting a shelter for five bikes if 10 people need to use it, and this may even end up being counterproductive, with people not wanting to cycle to work due to the lack of storage.
- A good rule of thumb is to increase the number of employees who would use a shelter or rack on a regular basis by 25% for extra capacity. This way you will always have enough space.
For example our Traditional Cycle Rack accommodates 6 or 8 bikes and are perfect for when you have a low requirement for cycle storage or when space is an issue for you.
You could trial this bike rack system to see what the rate of use is amongst your employees. This would be great to use in a car park or outside a main entrance. It can be used freestanding or under a bike shelter. It has a twin level design so bikes can be stored efficiently, the bikes are held upright by the slots that grip the wheels.
You could line multiple racks next to each other depending on the space you have available and how many people need to store a bike.
The Cycle Rack For Adult Bikes can accomodate up to 10 bikes if you choose the 5 loop option. At 3330mm wide this would be a great option for larger premises with more staff.
They have a 1 metre gap between loops which is ideal for social distancing when there are multiple staff arriving at work at the same time. This practical cycle rack comes in a range or powder coated colours or you can have it galvanised.