Folding bikes

[denutter]

Did you know that it is Tesco's policy that they do not allow folding pushbikes in their stores? Unlike the other big stores like Sainsbury's and Morrison's who don't mind me placing my Brompton in a shopping trolley (obviously folded) or wheeled along by hand with Tesco they say no. Instead you're supposed to park your beloved folding bike outside to face the elements from the rain and possibly theft. I'd be interested to hear from other members who's had any dealings of some sort regarding this subject.

 

[fossyant]

Don't shop at Tesco then, or use a bigger lock ! They all have silly policies, and I personally can't see why a brompton in a trolley is a problem.

 

[EltonFrog]

Shop on line, this avoiding the need for a bike.

No. Don't thank me, I'm here to serve.

 

[Blurb]

Interesting, I've taken mine in Sainsburys folded in the trolley without a second thought.
I'll avoid Tesco when on the Brommie then as there is no way I'm leaving it unattended outside the store no matter how many locks I have on it.

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

Thanks, another reason to avoid the hell that is Tesco. I'll add it to my list.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

I've pushed my roadie round our small Tesco metro before, The security guard asked me what I was doing, I told him once they reinstated the Sheffield stands and gave me a safe alternative it'd stay outside.

Have you checked if it is company policy or a store manager with a thing about bikes?

 

[Pale Rider]

You could try the in-store trolley parks, usually next to the cafe.

I reckon a Brommie could be inserted part-folded in such a way as to make it impossible to remove without smashing the door of the bay.

 

[Blurb]

[QUOTE 3015350, member: 45"]Given the (sometimes literally) crap that bike wheels ride through I don't blame supermarkets for being resistant to them being put into a trolley meant for carrying food.[/QUOTE]

I guess that's a fair point. Next time I shall endeavour to place something under it to address this issue.

 

[fossyant]

I've pushed my roadie round our small Tesco metro before, The security guard asked me what I was doing, I told him once they reinstated the Sheffield stands and gave me a safe alternative it'd stay outside.

Have you checked if it is company policy or a store manager with a thing about bikes?

You need to come to our local Iceland, one of the managers wheels his bikes through the store to the store-room.

 

[TheDoctor]

[QUOTE 3015350, member: 45"]Given the (sometimes literally) crap that bike wheels ride through I don't blame supermarkets for being resistant to them being put into a trolley meant for carrying food.[/QUOTE]
Except it's impossible to buy anything in a supermarket that doesn't have at least three impenetrable layers of plastic around it!!!!!!!

 

[Davidc]

Except it's impossible to buy anything in a supermarket that doesn't have at least three impenetrable layers of plastic around it!!!!!!!

Even Tesco sell fresh fruit and vegetables that aren't pre-wrapped.

 

[TheDoctor]

Yes...and you then put them in a bag.

 

[Matthames]

I have wheeled my Brompton around Tescos without much of a problem. Might be a jumped up jobsworth of a manager.