Author Archive: direct2u

Reasons To Cycle To Work With Cycle Shelters Direct2U:

Reasons To Cycle To Work With Cycle Shelters Direct2U: Encourage yourself and employees to cycle to work with stylish and secure cycle shelters and reap the benefits!   Now that the weather has finally decided to brighten up, more and more people are being inspired to exercise outdoors. Instead of rushing to the gym before and after work, many are choosing to cycle there and back instead. Cycling to and from work is not only a healthy choice for the body, but also for the bank balance. Not only is exercising in the morning before work beneficial for the body,… Read more

18th March 2014 0

New Cycle Shelters at Midlands Train Stations

East Midlands trains are set to spend £2.5 million installing cycle shelter ‘hubs’ at Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester stations, due to be open at the end of Summer. The cycle hubs will offer storage facilities for bikes and have changing facilities, toilets, bike repair tools and cycling information for customers. For cyclists in Sheffield who want to get their bikes services, repaired or to hire a bike, Russell’s Bicycle Shed will also be opening along with the cycle hub in May. Improvements will also be made to the access arrangements for cars, taxis and cyclists visiting the station. Work on… Read more

10th March 2014 0

Enjoy Your Walkway

Functional and attractive a walkway will always add more to your building. You can’t prevent the typical British rainy weather but you can give visitors, employees or customers a different experience.  The simple addition of a sheltered walkway can instantly add more to your building or business. Why invest in a covered walkway? The aim of a covered walkway is to protect visitors and employees from the effects of bad weather. They are ideal for the transit of goods and materials between buildings. They can reduce the amount of slips and falls that occur as the result of bad weather…. Read more

24th January 2014 0

Cycling Tips for This Winter

Keep safe and warm during the coming months by following these simple cycling tips. With fewer daylight hours in the winter months many more cyclists are riding in poor light conditions. It is during the winter months that cycling on Britain’s roads becomes more dangerous because of reduced visibility in the dark, fog and glare from lights. Therefore, to be seen in the dark mornings and nights it is firstly important to ensure you have good quality lights fitted onto your bike. Remember its white at the front and red at the rear! Also, to help be seen by other… Read more

2nd December 2013 0