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Area

To be eligible for free cycle stands your organisation must install them at premises situated in one of the areas listed. We hope to launch more schemes in other areas shortly.

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Contact

The contact must be someone we can talk to about your application and who knows where you plan to install your cycle stands.

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Special Instructions

Tell us about opening hours or any access issues. If the building is likely to be unstaffed please tell us if there is somewhere we can leave the stands.
[100 words max]

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Do you own the premises, or do you have permission from the land owner to install cycle parking here ?

You must install the stands on your own property or have the consent of the landowner. You cannot install stands on the public highway.

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Do you have to install cycle parking at these premises as part of a planning application ?

We cannot provide you with free stands if they are required as part of planning consent.

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Are these premises in a conservation area or do they include listed buildings ?

If you are planning to install your cycle stands close to a listed building or in a conservation zone you may need permission from your local council and/or the relevant heritage body. You need to contact them and discuss your plans before you apply for free stands.

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Uploads

Please upload up to 3 photographs or diagrams to help us understand where you plan to install your stands. The images don’t need to be works of art, but please ensure they are as clear and accurate as possible! Please show the location of buildings, doorways and access points.

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Convenient

Cycle parking should be located in prominent locations where it is easy to see and to reach. Choose a high status location (the main entrance or the front of the building) rather than a low status one (behind the bins or the far end of the car park). See if it is possible to install the stands under an existing awning or an overhanging roof to provide some weather protection.

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Solid surface

Cycle stands need to be installed on a solid, level, durable surface such as tarmac, concrete, slabs or block paving. Never put cycle parking on unsurfaced ground or on grass, because this rapidly wears down and becomes muddy and unpleasant.

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Safe & secure

Make sure that the stands are not installed where they can be bumped by passing motor vehicles. Consider security issues too. Choose a location with a good level of informal surveillance: for example beneath a window or close to a busy reception area. If you have CCTV, position the cameras to give a good view of the cycle parking.

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Adequate space

It is very important that you allow enough space for the stands.

  • Stands need to be fitted at least 600mm from a wall otherwise bikes will not be supported properly and are likely to topple over.
  • If the stands are too close to a wall cyclists will be unable to lock the wheel and the frame of the bike properly.
  • Stands need to be installed at least 1,000mm apart. If the stands are too close together it makes parking difficult and bikes are likely to get scratched and tangled together.
  • Please ensure that you follow our installation instructions.
  • PDFClick here to download a copy
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Terms and conditions

  1. The ParkThatBike scheme provides free cycle parking stands for organisations within particular local authority areas. Individuals and households are not eligible to apply.
  2. The number of stands we have available is limited. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. We give voluntary sector groups, community organisations and small businesses priority over large commercial organisations. We reserve the right to reject applications at our discretion.
  3. If your application is approved we will dispatch your stands by carrier to the address you gave us.
  4. When we supply your stands we give you eight weeks to install them in the location you have told us about. If you do not install them – correctly – within that time you must return the stands to us or be liable for the full cost.
  5. You must send us a photograph to show that the stands have been installed correctly.
  6. When we are satisfied that the stands have been installed, correctly, they become your property.
  7. You must also complete a short survey that helps us ascertain whether the stands are being well-used and whether they have helped to increase cycling and to reduce cycle theft.
  8. We may also e-mail you about future offers relating to cycle parking.
  9. We are not responsible for any damage, loss or injury that occurs during the installation of the stands or that results as a consequence of the stands being in place. You, the recipient, are responsible for resolving all land ownership issues and obtaining the necessary permissions to install the stands. You are also responsible for all health & safety matters and for meeting any relevant legal and statutory obligations. If you engage a contractor to install your stands we strongly recommend you ensure they have the necessary skills, and that they carry appropriate insurance cover.
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Eligibility

To be eligible for free cycle stands you must:

  • Own the premises or have permission from the land owner
  • Not have to install cycle parking as part of planning permission
  • Not be in a conservation area or have listed buildings unless prior permission has been sought
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Installation

Please confirm that you have read the installation instructions

You can download the installation instructions here:

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Upload a diagram or photograph

Please make sure that you upload a diagram or photograph of where you plan to install your cycle stands.

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Apply for free cycle stands

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Voluntary sector groups, small businesses, shops, offices, cafés, pubs, churches, dental practices and surgeries can get free bicycle stands under the community cycle parking schemes run by ParkThatBike and supported by various local councils across the UK.

The stands are free of charge, but you are responsible for installing them on your own property (we provide full instructions) in a location agreed with ParkThatBike.

These top quality cycle stands reduce the likelihood of bikes being stolen or damaged and they tell the world that your organisation is doing its bit to encourage more people to use their bikes. To apply for stands please complete this on-line form.

Note! You will need to upload a photograph or diagram that shows the spot where you plan to fit the stands. We accept JPEGs and PDFs. You will not be able to submit your application without a photo or diagram.

If you would prefer a paper copy of the form you can download one here. Or phone ParkThatBike on 01584 564 344 and we’ll mail you one.

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Your Organisation

You can apply for cycle
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Delivery Address

Where would you like us to deliver your bike stands?

Is this address the same as the correspondence address?

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Site Address

Where do you plan to install your bike stands?

Is this address the same as the organisation address?

Is this address the same as the delivery address?

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Bike stands

Additional stands

If you need more cycle parking you can order additional stands here. They will be delivered along with your free stands.

at £60 each.

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As well as conventional cycle stands we also supply bolt-down stands, wall mounted rails and loops, free-standing racks, and many other designs of stand.

PDFDownload our catalogue here

These items are available either free of charge or at special, subsidised prices. Please contact us for more information on 01594 564 344

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Where will you install the stands?

Please upload a diagram or a photograph of where you plan to install your cycle stands

File types accepted: .jpg, .pdf, .doc, .docx

Why is this a good location? Please tick as appropriate.

Please download our installation instructions.

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We strongly recommend that you print a copy.

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We aim to process all applications within one month but demand for stands can sometimes be overwhelming – so please be patient! We will contact you as soon as possible and tell you whether your application has been successful. We will also let you know a delivery date.

When we supply your stands we give you eight weeks to install them in the location you have told us about. If you do not install them, correctly, within that time you must return the stands to us or be liable for the full cost. You must send us a photograph to show that the stands have been installed correctly.

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