Cycle shelters provide a method of storing cycles that keeps them tidy and out of the way as well as ensuring the security of cycles and in many cases at least partially protect them from the elements. Despite their capacity to hold upwards of a dozen cycles, cycle shelters do not take up a lot of space allowing the storage of many cycles in the same amount of space that would hold one car.
When cycle shelters are installed in public areas, such as hospitals, supermarkets and offices they encourage the use of cycles as transportation. An increase in the number of people who use cycling as a means of transportation results in a decrease in the number of cars on the road, which reduces accidents as well as the space needed for car parking.
The increase in cost of fuel, and the pressure to decrease CO2 emissions has lead to an increase in the demand for alternative means of travel. Cycling is a very energy efficient method of travel, and is light on resources. In addition to being quiet, cycling produces no emissions and is a good method of exercise. This has lead to an increase in the number of people using cycling as a main form of transport, and this number keeps increasing. As a consequence the demand for cycle shelters has increased substantially, especially when a large number of employees at a company or students at a school are cycling on a regular basis.
Cycle shelters come in a range of different styles, capacities and with many different options. Some shelters hold as little as 6 cycles, useful for places where not many cycles are expected, or space is tight. Others are more extended, with some companies offering cycles stands of up to 40 cycles. Helmet lockers are able to be added to some types of shelters, as well as modifications to allow storage of motorcycles, junior cycles or scooters.
The cycle shelter may be fully welded to the floor, making it immobile, or mounted to the floor, giving the potential for later relocation. Other times, the shelter is bolted to the floor, then cemented. The steel in cycle shelters is often galvanized to ensure durability.
Many cycle shelters have roofs, some options for roofing include 5mm PET roof, Plastisol coating steel roof. Some come fully enclosed, with lockable doors, giving the option of increased security with some companies opting to use a code to the door so only employees can access the shelter. Schools often employ a padlock, opening the shelters only when students are expected to be using cycles such as before and after school hours.
Cycle shelters provide a means of storing cycles, increasing the desirability of using this cleaner, more €green' method of transportation. The shelters are economical in space, designed primarily to prevent theft of cycles, but they also act to de-clutter the area they are in, by providing storage for cycles. In many cases cycle shelters provide the additional function of protecting either partially or fully from the elements, depending on the type and amount of roofing and walls.
When cycle shelters are installed in public areas, such as hospitals, supermarkets and offices they encourage the use of cycles as transportation. An increase in the number of people who use cycling as a means of transportation results in a decrease in the number of cars on the road, which reduces accidents as well as the space needed for car parking.
The increase in cost of fuel, and the pressure to decrease CO2 emissions has lead to an increase in the demand for alternative means of travel. Cycling is a very energy efficient method of travel, and is light on resources. In addition to being quiet, cycling produces no emissions and is a good method of exercise. This has lead to an increase in the number of people using cycling as a main form of transport, and this number keeps increasing. As a consequence the demand for cycle shelters has increased substantially, especially when a large number of employees at a company or students at a school are cycling on a regular basis.
Cycle shelters come in a range of different styles, capacities and with many different options. Some shelters hold as little as 6 cycles, useful for places where not many cycles are expected, or space is tight. Others are more extended, with some companies offering cycles stands of up to 40 cycles. Helmet lockers are able to be added to some types of shelters, as well as modifications to allow storage of motorcycles, junior cycles or scooters.
The cycle shelter may be fully welded to the floor, making it immobile, or mounted to the floor, giving the potential for later relocation. Other times, the shelter is bolted to the floor, then cemented. The steel in cycle shelters is often galvanized to ensure durability.
Many cycle shelters have roofs, some options for roofing include 5mm PET roof, Plastisol coating steel roof. Some come fully enclosed, with lockable doors, giving the option of increased security with some companies opting to use a code to the door so only employees can access the shelter. Schools often employ a padlock, opening the shelters only when students are expected to be using cycles such as before and after school hours.
Cycle shelters provide a means of storing cycles, increasing the desirability of using this cleaner, more €green' method of transportation. The shelters are economical in space, designed primarily to prevent theft of cycles, but they also act to de-clutter the area they are in, by providing storage for cycles. In many cases cycle shelters provide the additional function of protecting either partially or fully from the elements, depending on the type and amount of roofing and walls.