Good cycle parking tells the world that you're an environmentally-friendly organisation and it's a proven way of deterring cycle theft. ‘Take a Stand’ is a scheme which encourages different organisations to install cycle parking. It is run by Life Cycle UK in partnership with local councils, including Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES.
22 January 2010
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What is it: |
A scheme whereby organisations can obtain cycle parking stands free of charge |
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Who is it for: |
Voluntary sector groups, schools, small businesses, churches and surgeries, in fact almost any type of organisation, are welcome to apply! |
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What do I get? |
Up to 2 or 4 cycle stands, depending on which local authority area you live in |
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How much does it cost? |
We deliver the stands for free. You have to install them, so the cost is the cost of installation. |
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What is the snag? |
The conditions are the stands must not be installed as part of a planning application and it needs to installed on your own property |
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How do I apply? |
Get a form from Life Cycle UK's website http://www.lifecycleuk.org.uk/cycle-parking |
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Why are you doing it? |
Both Life Cycle UK and Bristol as a Cycling City want to see cycling become a central part of Bristol's travel culture. Secure cycle parking is a clear part of this. |
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How long will it take to get the stands? |
We deliver once every few weeks, so it depends on demand. If delivery is urgent, you can usually collect by arrangement. |
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Call Life Cycle UK on 0117 353 4580 Email admin@lifecycleuk.org.uk |
What people say about Take a Stand
Murrays of Clevedon
Paul Threasher, one of our chefs, is in the picture.
He says: 'The bike stands allow us to cycle to work in the knowledge that when unattended, our bikes are secure .Although most of the staff live within a 4 mile radius of Murrays it is not unusual to find 9 or 10 bikes ethered in the courtyard. 9 or 10 cars off the road! Thank you Life Cycle.’
Jake’s Bikes, Bristol Jake and Pete at Jake’s bikes with bike stands supplied by Life Cycle UK.
'It is really helpful to a small business like ours to be able to access bike stands. And, obviously, in our usiness, cycling is something we really want to promote.'
