Does anyone have good examples of Cycle Hubs (or wider 'Mobility Hubs') in towns / cities in the UK?

[teccuk]

Hello!

I'm doing some research for work. There's been a lot of noise about Cycle Hubs over the last 10-20 years, pilot projects and EU funded stuff aside I can't find many examples of ones that have actually gone in and are working.

A Cycle Hub is a place where you can park your bike securely, usually with lockers and maybe showers and even maybe a mechanic.

Bristol has one that is entirely private now (although was set up with council/EU money called Mud Dock. Leeds has one but its part of the university.

The 'mobility hub' adds Elecric Scooters, parcel deliveries and stuff. There's a proposed one in Manchester (https://democracy.manchester.gov.uk/documents/s20550/Ancoats Mobility Hub.pdf) but I don't know if its open.

Anyone know of any others at all?

What do you think of the idea anyway?

 

[ddraig]

Hello! Research not allowed! read the faqs/rules
HTH!

 

[mauvais]

That's a good long game if they signed up in 2005.

There's one at MediaCityUK in Salford.

 

[ddraig]

That's a good long game if they signed up in 2005.

There's one at MediaCityUK in Salford.

Spotted that after posting

When is/should research for work allowed then? certain number of posts or years membership?

 

[killer b]

That's a good long game if they signed up in 2005.

There's one at MediaCityUK in Salford.

TfGM have a load at various stations around Greater Manchester - they're just secure cycle parking at most locations though, showers only at media city and the city centre ones

How to use Cycle Hubs

Find out more about using Cycle Hubs including membership options, getting into a Hub, replacement cards or cancelling your membership

tfgm.com

 

[Steel Icarus]

Grimsby has had once since 2013, and has recently opened another in Cleethorpes.

bicycle parking, repairs, hire in Grimsby

Grimsby Cycle Hub's parking, repairs and hire services

www.cyclehublincs.org.uk

 

[BigTom]

TfGM have a load at various stations around Greater Manchester - they're just secure cycle parking at most locations though, showers only at media city and the city centre ones

How to use Cycle Hubs

Find out more about using Cycle Hubs including membership options, getting into a Hub, replacement cards or cancelling your membership

tfgm.com

Same in the west midlands: Find bike storage at a station
except there's only a handful, they are all at stations and none have showers or anything like that.

I think some of them have a cycle tool / pump stand thingy.

New build offices in Birmingham are (mostly at least) required to have secure cycle parking, showers, lockers etc now.

 

[BigTom]

Spotted that after posting

When is/should research for work allowed then? certain number of posts or years membership?

I don't think there should be any hard or fast rule on this - just stop fly-by market researchers and the like. If someone feels like they are a member of the community then it's fine.

 

[ddraig]

I don't think there should be any hard or fast rule on this - just stop fly-by market researchers and the like. If someone feels like they are a member of the community then it's fine.

Even for work purposes?
The topic could be an interesting thread of course

 

[Winot]

There's a few in London. Just search 'london bike parking'.

Spokesafe

Instantly access a network of secure places to park your active travel vehicle.

www.spokesafe.com

 

[teuchter]

I used the one in Cambridge a couple of years ago. It's massive!

The UK's Largest Cycle Hub Opens at Cambridge CyclePoint Incorporating 3,000 Spaces | Falco UK LTD

On Monday 15th February Cambridge CyclePoint, the largest cycle parking hub in the UK, opened it’s doors to cyclists. With almost 3,000 spaces, the Cambridge Station facility is three times bigger than the previous largest - Chelmsford with 1,000 spaces

www.falco.co.uk

 

[teuchter]

Certain commuter train companies are investing in them too. South West Trains is an example. I've been reasonably impressed with what they provide, at certain stations.

 

[editor]

Hello! Research not allowed! read the faqs/rules
HTH!

I'd prefer it if you would use the report button rather than speculate here. In this case, the poster has been here for over 16 years and the post has no direct links to any research so it's absolutely fine!

 

[ddraig]

I'd prefer it if you would use the report button rather than speculate here. In this case, the poster has been here for over 16 years and the post has no direct links to any research so it's absolutely fine!

Ok. I should have looked at their profile before posting too

 

[teccuk]

That's a good long game if they signed up in 2005.

There's one at MediaCityUK in Salford.

Thanks!

I note the one in Leeds hasn't been as successful. Evans pulled out (they are having financial difficulties).

Thing is, are they worth the effort. I commuted for years by bike and never used one. Maybe they are more for the 'top end'. Lawyers and the like with expensive bikes who don't mind paying and need to look sharp at work?

 

[teccuk]

I'd prefer it if you would use the report button rather than speculate here. In this case, the poster has been here for over 16 years and the post has no direct links to any research so it's absolutely fine!

Thankyou!

It was more a conversation that pure 'research' I was looking for.

I have an opportunity to push these things, and it's close to my heart, "more cycling / less" cars is good in my book!

 

[Orang Utan]

Is the one in Kirkgate (Leeds) still going?

 

[teccuk]

Spokesafe

Instantly access a network of secure places to park your active travel vehicle.

www.spokesafe.com

[/QUOTE]

I used the one in Cambridge a couple of years ago. It's massive!

The UK's Largest Cycle Hub Opens at Cambridge CyclePoint Incorporating 3,000 Spaces | Falco UK LTD

On Monday 15th February Cambridge CyclePoint, the largest cycle parking hub in the UK, opened it’s doors to cyclists. With almost 3,000 spaces, the Cambridge Station facility is three times bigger than the previous largest - Chelmsford with 1,000 spaces

www.falco.co.uk

That I will check out!

Certain commuter train companies are investing in them too. South West Trains is an example. I've been reasonably impressed with what they provide, at certain stations.

Interesting... I wonder if these are part of franchise agreements. Maybe there is a case for cross subsidising with car park income.

Thank you all so much!

 

[teuchter]

The bike hangars that are gradually being installed in parts of London are relevant to this too, perhaps. Secure storage at "destinations" is important but so is secure storage at home. Especially in London a lot of people just don't have anywhere to store a bike easily/safely and this can impact on people's decisions.

Homepage | Cyclehoop

www.cyclehoop.rentals

There's generally a big waiting list for these at the moment.

 

[teuchter]

Just happened upon this too

 

[mauvais]

Thanks!

I note the one in Leeds hasn't been as successful. Evans pulled out (they are having financial difficulties).

Thing is, are they worth the effort. I commuted for years by bike and never used one. Maybe they are more for the 'top end'. Lawyers and the like with expensive bikes who don't mind paying and need to look sharp at work?

I used it, my employer makes it available for a very low, one-off price. I am not a lawyer although I do have an expensive bike that I don't want to be stolen.

It's no effort, it's just a card to get in and then find a space. Numbers are limited so there was almost always room.

 

[teccuk]

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The bike hangars that are gradually being installed in parts of London are relevant to this too, perhaps. Secure storage at "destinations" is important but so is secure storage at home. Especially in London a lot of people just don't have anywhere to store a bike easily/safely and this can impact on people's decisions.

Homepage | Cyclehoop

www.cyclehoop.rentals

There's generally a big waiting list for these at the moment.

Another thing I need to get my head around actually. Some places use TRO's and other don't. There was a lot of noise about council's being scared of insurance implications and maintenance, but they've gone in in Edinburgh, Bristol and all over the place in London. I might have to dig through old numbers to get a definitive on the TRO issue.

 

[teccuk]

Thank you again. Here is the info (summarised) in case any of you will find it useful in local campaigns etc.

Place	Opened	Capital Funding	Revenue Funding	Facilities	Per day	Per month	Per year
Greater Manchester	Ongoing	Mixed. TfGM. LSTF etc.	TfGM	n/a			£10
Salford Cycle Hub	2015	Developer.	Mixed.	Showers. Changing. Lockers.		£20	£200
Bristol Muddock	2003	Mixed. EU Civitas. LA.	Private	Showers. Changing. Lockers	£5.00	£70	£200
Leeds Station	2010	Rail	Private	Shop	£1.50
Grimsby	2019	Fundraising	CIC	Lockers. Mechanic.	£1.00
London, Spokesafe	2019 (?)	Venture Capital	Private	Lockers	£3.00	£46.75
Cambridge Station	2016	Rail	Rail	n/a	Free
Kingston (Middlesex)	2021	LA. Rail(?)	Rail(?)	n/a	Free

 

[teuchter]

A bunch more examples here

Our Case Studies on Cyclepods Installations and Projects | Cyclepods Ltd

Take a look through our most recent case studies, detailing projects for London Midland Trains, Jaguar Landrover, Leyton Cycle Hub, Boots and many more.

www.cyclepods.co.uk