You have a current need for some form of cycle parking solution, but you’re not sure where to go from there. Our handy guide aims to help make that decision easy. Cycle parking solutions come in all shape and sizes, so it’s best to match a shelter/compound to your specific needs. Planning permission required for cycle parking if: it is in or near a conservation area or listed building as well as being enclosed and more than 3m high.
Cycle Shelters are a great way to encourage staff and pupils to cycle or maintain a healthy lifestyle. With popular schemes, such as the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, cycling is on the rise. Creating an ever increasing demand for convenient and secure cycle parking.
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Cycle shelters, designed to suit most locations whilst fitting existing surroundings. In a range of styles, shelters can provide a modern solution to cycle storage. They store cycles with racks or stands and provide shelter from weather conditions. Every shelter will be constructed from steel to ensure a sturdy frame. As well as being powder coated for maximum durability and protection.
Pros
• Holds up to 10 bicycles
• Come in a range of sizes
• Cheaper
• Secure
Cons
• Not full coverage from weather
• Cannot lock
• Accessible to everyone – including general public
Our favourite – Fortis Cycle Shelter
This shelter is a contemporary shelter with a 5 hoop cycle rack to hold up to 10 bikes. Which can be bolted or grouted into the ground for maximum security. A galvanised finish gives this shelter maximum durability. Can also include a 4mm Perspex roof to offer some weather protection.
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Cycle Compound
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Cycle compounds are constructed to provide more security than standard cycle shelters. Often made from two cycle shelters positioned opposite each other with heavy duty security gates that enclose the compound entirely. A compound offers a range of way to ensure bicycles are safe. Cycle hoops or racks can be placed inside to lock cycles to. Gates to the entrance of the compound are also lockable. Compounds offer a greater capacity of bikes and can even go up to 60 bikes, this is much larger than a cycle shelter.
Pros
• Can hold 10+ bikes
• Complete coverage from weather
• Very secure; heavy duty locks
• Suitable for storing bikes for long periods of time
• Scooters can also be stored inside
Cons
• Large and bulky
• Can be costly
Our favourite – Kenilworth Cycle Compound
An attractive and domed cycle compound, is ideal for areas needing added security and full protection from the weather. This tough, robust structure is powder coated for maximum durability.
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To decide whether you need a shelter or a compound you need to ask what are your requirements. Do you have a large space with many bikes to store? If so choose a compound, if not choose a shelter. If you need the answer to have high security and not accessible to just anyone, choose a compound. The answer to the blog title; Cycle shelter VS Cycle compound; which do you need? Is totally dependent on your needs. Visit Cycle Shelters Direct2U, for more information and photos on specific products. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information; we are only a phone call or live chat away.