An installation of a 20 bicycle stand Bristol Shelter has been completed at Wakefield City Academy by cycle security firm Bike Dock Solutions. Wakefield City Academy is a Specialist Maths and Computing College. The Bristol Shelter is made from mild steel and is available in a galvanised or polyester powder coated RAL code colour finish. The Shelter is equipped with an anti-vandal 5mm clear polycarbonate roof – as well as clear Perspex panels on the sides and back of the shelter.
David Beer, Site Manager at the academy chose Bike Dock Solutions: “We were impressed with the selection of shelters – there were a few products on the website that we were interested in. The prices were very competitive and the Bristol shelter itself is excellent quality. We originally wanted 16 bike stands which ideally would be sheltered, however Bike Dock Solutions offered us a 20 stand shelter for a similar price,” David said.
The Bristol Shelter uses a bolt-down fitting, which benefits from Adjustable levelling feet for on-site positioning. “The team at Bike Dock Solutions installed the shelter. They originally said it would take a couple of days, but did it in a day. We were very impressed that they finished ahead of schedule,” explained David.
“Staff and students alike are pleased that we now have somewhere secure to park bicycles. The shelter is under lock and key, so people can rest assured that their bikes are safe during the day. Hopefully, in the long-run, we’ll see more people cycling to the academy on a daily basis,” David said.
Though the Bristol Shelter is usually complete with a twin-level integral galvanised bike rack for eight bikes, Bike Dock Solutions modified the shelter in order to provide space for more cycles – without sacrificing security.
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.
