10 things you need to know about Bike storage
Almost 9% of bike thefts occurred from outside an owner's home, either from an insecure outbuilding or when locked in a garden.
The Centurion Bike Security Shed (pictured) offers peace of mind for cycle owners.
Providing secure Bike parking has
been shown to be one of the most
effective ways of encouraging cycling
to school. A recent Sustrans survey of
3,000 pupils (9-12 yrs) at 40 schools
showed that 54% of pupils (and 43% of parents) wanted better Bike
storage at school.
Bike stands which
only grip the wheel like the older concrete slot type stand are not recommended as they offer only limited security and can
cause damage to wheel rims.
Bike stands located in a locked shed or compound are much more secure.
Almost 90% of uk Bike thefts occurred when the Bike was left locked in public. When locating a Bike stand, do not allow thieves to operate unnoticed, consider a stand or compound with clear sides, that will give good all round visibilility.
You can improve Bike security in an existing garage or shed by installing a ground or wall anchor plate. Securing your Bike within a garage will reduce the riak of theft.
Chaining a bike to an anchor plate (pictured) increases security
The Sheffield stand is the most widely
used Bike stand, because it offers the highest security. It is a simple tube
with curved right angle bends and is
readily available either for surface or sub surface mounting for extra security. When
spaced correctly, each Bike stand can
securely accommodate two bikes and will allow
use with all types of locks.
The UK Government is actively encouraging the increased use of Bikes. Bikes are seen as a healthier and less polluting means of transport. Government initiatives include the national Bike It! Scheme aimed at school children. This scheme is co-funded by the Dept of Transport and the British Bike industry and is designed to encourage youngsters to Bike to school.
Government grants to install Bike Shelters are available for schools, which create a qualifying School Travel Plan.
All bikes should be invidually locked even if stored in a compound or Bike shelter. Most people recommend spending about 10% of the value of your bike on its lock. If your bicycle is very precious or expensive, try a combination of several locks.
Bike shelters offer all important weather protection that is essential with our variable British climate and ensure that Bikes are organised and protected from damage.
Bike Shelters and Bike Security Compounds shelter and protect Bikes from the elements
Whist a recent Halifax home insurance survey stated that in the UK there was one Bike theft every 71 seconds, you will find enough products on the safeoptions.co.uk website to allow you and your employees, or pupils to safely store their bikes.
Safeoptions.co.uk sell over 100 different Bike security and storage products
