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Bike Dock Solutions provides Roehampton University staff and students with secure cycle parking facilities

October 2011

Bike Dock Solutions, the award-winning provider of secure cycle parking equipment and accessories, has provided Roehampton University in south-west London with 70 covered cycle parking spaces. The installation consisted of six BDS Shelters and five Toastrack stands.

The BDS Shelter is one of Bike Dock Solution's best-selling products – constructed of mild steel, featuring a 5mm thick polycarbonate anti-vandal roof and optional swing or sliding gates. The assembly bolts and fittings required for installation are included with all BDS Shelters. Bike Dock Solutions is also now offering a new swipe card ID locking system.

Dan Smith, Compliance Manager at Roehampton University explained, "The bike stands were installed in central locations on our campus for use by staff and students alike. We chose Bike Dock Solutions for a variety of reasons; cost was a big factor and Bike Dock Solutions offered the most competitive price. The shelters ordered matched the existing shelters on-site and their professionalism leading up to and throughout the installation set them apart from their competitors."

Each BDS Shelter includes ten 'Toastrack' bike stands, which are ideal for multiple cycle parking. The stands are 750mm in height and 750mm wide, and can be bolted into surfaces like concrete or alternatively, can be fixed underground with submerged concrete supports.

"The shelters have gone down a storm and almost all of them are permanently full. The Student Union has even set up a bike pool for staff and students using one of the shelters as the base!" Dan exclaimed.
Bike Dock Solutions bike racks can help contribute towards gaining ENE8 Cycle storage credits when used in the appropriate situation, under the Code for Sustainable Homes.