Comments on: Where would you like some bike parking?

By: tom

tom — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:07:39 +0000

Do you know if there are any showers in the CBD for cyclists? I’ve found a few secure lock ups, in the CCC parking buildings on Lichfield St and Bus Exchange, but so far haven’t managed to find a shower…

By: Joy Burt

Joy Burt — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:31:50 +0000

I requested cycle stands outside Freshchoice in town as with heavy groceries it is too far to go to the stands down the road and the supermarket does not allow taking trolleys that far. The CCC said I must put pressure on the management who also did not seem particularly receptive. (The old cyclists don’t spend $$ argument?)
There is space for at least a couple of stands beside the litter bins.

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:04:25 +0000

The way to get bike parking is for so many people to bike as to make the need apparent. We also need to discourage bad bike rack designs that just take the front wheel and expose it to being bent and make it difficult to lock to the frame. Perhaps good practice in design could be promoted at the same time.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:02:54 +0000

Luciano’s cafe (and the other shops in that complex) on Moorhouse Ave could do with bike parking. I’d also second the hospital for more (although it is a couple of years since I was last there).

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:11:30 +0000

Great article, its really important being up these discussions about visible bike parking. I often don’t know where the parking will be before heading out and end up locking to a pole/lampost .

We’ve been thinking about a site/app where the community can catalogue cycle locations around the city. It’d be as easy as taking a picture if it with your phone. As more and more racks are put up it would be great to have an up to date database of where to find quality cycle parking.

Keen to hear thoughts/feedback

-Nick

By: Criggie

Criggie — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 01:36:03 +0000

I like parking right at the door where carparking is difficult. The Hospital perhaps?

By: David Moorhouse

David Moorhouse — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:29:36 +0000

Interesting post thanks Glen.

Do you know what is driving the trend for circular Sheffield style racks though – they make it hard to stop your bike rolling compared to the original design with a flat top. I’ve noticed they’re popping up wherever the council is installing new infrastructure.