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Cycle Shelter ‘vs’ Cycle Compound: Which do you need?

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… Read more

29th June 2016 0

Top 10 cycle maintenance tips for cycling to work

Cycle Shelter VS Cycle Compound

After the success of Bike Week 2016 last week, with summer on its way and more people taking part in cycle to work week initiatives, we thought we would share our top 10 cycle maintenance tips for cycling to work. These tips should be carried out weekly with some checks such as on your brakes, tyres and helmets every time you get on your bike. These top tips are an easy way to get into the habit of checking your bicycle regularly. Check your tyres Do your tyres have the right pressure? Having the right pressure will reduce your risk… Read more

23rd June 2016 0

Bike Week 2016 – The Daily Commute

  The annual event of Bike Week is upon us and gives us the opportunity to promote cycling and show easily you can integrate cycling into your everyday life. This year’s event has a focus on encouraging people to cycle to work or even just to the local shop and visiting friends. To find an event near you visit the bike week website to find out more! Events you can get involved in include: Ride Active; fun and social cycling putting your skills to the test. Discover Cycling; where free information is available for choosing and riding a bike, maintenance… Read more

16th June 2016 0

Commitment to Commuting

Commuting Commitment

Having commitment issues with commuting? It’s that time again…the New Years Resolutions of cycle commuting are now starting to fade away. This week is said to be the week where most people fall off the resolution band wagon. It seems every year that the number one goal for everyone is to get fit. Second to that is to stop spending so much/ save more money. Want to know a way you can do both of those with one change? Cycle to work! It has been calculated that workers could save over £1300 a year by choosing a bike over a car. The… Read more

21st January 2016 0