Cycle Parking in Holborn

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bb34

New Member
I heard that there were plans to open a dedicated members only indoor cycle parking facility with showers, changing and maintenance facilities in High Holborn. It was supposed to be part funded by TFL and Camden Council.
Does anyone know anything about this or indeed any other similar schemes in London that are designed for commuters?
 

ttcycle

Cycling Excusiast
The rumour mill says that you have to pay a membership fee to use this cycle park. I don't have any other information I'm afraid
 

arallsopp

Post of The Year 2009 winner
Location
Bromley, Kent
My cycle facility of preference in the area is bikefix in lambs conduit street.
For the price of a service, you get free cycle parking for the day, and they even tune and check over your bike whilst you're away. :tongue:

DesignAgainstCrime carried the following story about "Bike Off!"

"The Holborn Gateway Secure Bicycle Parking Research Project, funded by Transport for London (TfL) and London Borough of Camden, ran over 2 years (July 2005 - March 2007) and culminated in the design proposal of a benchmark secure cycle parking facility located outside Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, a bicycle theft 'hot spot' according to Metropolitan Police data."

Also worth reading is Camden Gov's PDF on cycle parking and facilities

"Camden has been awarded funding to carry out a demand feasibility study for cycle stations. These are secure indoor cycle parking facilities with shower facilities and lockers for cyclists. Camden’s first cycle station is currently being implemented in the Clear Zone area (High Holborn) in partnership with the Holborn Business Partnership, this facility is for use by businesses only and not by the general public. Funding awarded in 2008/09 for feasibility of new cycle stations will seek to provide facilities for public use, but this may not be feasible due to ongoing costs of running the secure cycle station. TfL will not fund projects with an ongoing cost, so it is likely that in addition to charging and sponsorship, the Council would need to commit funds in order to provide this as a public service."
 

CandiceT

New Member
I think it's a great idea. However, there are plenty of railings around that area. I don't know what you're going to do about the shower though.

Candice Terblanche attorney
 
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