We've moved to a new 'purpose built' building. Loads of green credentials. Ground source heat pumps. Heat reclamation etc etc. We had to have a 'travel Plan' in place before we got planning permission, to reduce the carbon footprint regarding commuting. they're committed to promoting car sharing, public transport and cycling. Anything to reduce the number of miles driven by single occupancy cars.
Yeah.
Right......
They have set up a cycle to work scheme
Old place we could drag our bikes inside, stick 'em away in a corner. Safe and dry. Because they weren't promoting C2W there weren't many bikes and fewer 'decent' cycles.
Now they've got a few people signed up. They've been out and got their machines. Now these are Yorkshiremen and in keeping with their heritage, they've struck some good deals with local shops. There's 3 or 4 with a sale price of just under £1k theres at least 1 with a book price of over £2k
Will they be able to bring them inside as before?
No
We're having a cycle shelter outside. I use the term 'shelter' very loosely. At present the shelters there, but no suport for the bikes. I pointed out the shelter was designed with wheelbenders. We've been able to access 2 freebie sheffield stands. Enough for 4 bikes (the shelters allegedly designed for 6 in wheelbenders!)
Whilst we've waited one of the guys has been parking his motorbike under there. Sideways to make best of the coverage. Last time it rained, I went out. There wasn't a bit dry. Its also positioned near the gates of a 'secure yard' - where the gates are normally open.....
Up to now, it doesn't make much difference as the cycle shed isn't up and running. Short term we can still find quiet corners inside......
