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Unveiling the Health Benefits of Active Travel

Unveiling the Health Benefits of Active How Our Bike Storage Solutions Can Help You!

As the world shifts towards greener and healthier alternatives, active travel, especially cycling, has become popular for many. Not only does cycling improve your health, but it also reduces carbon emissions, helps decongest roads, and contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle. However, one of the main challenges cyclists face is finding secure, accessible, and weather-resistant storage for their bikes. That’s where the Bike Storage Company steps in. With a range of innovative bike storage solutions, we make active travel easier by ensuring your bike is safe wherever you go.

Active Health Benefits

Active travel, particularly cycling, offers numerous health and environmental benefits.

Improved Cardiovascular Health

Regular cycling strengthens the heart, lungs, and circulation, reducing the risk of heart disease. It’s an excellent way to incorporate aerobic exercise into your daily routine

Weight Management

Cycling helps burn calories, making it an effective tool for weight management. It also helps tone muscle and build strength, especially in your legs and core.

Mental Well-Being

Active travel, like cycling, releases endorphins, which are known to improve mood and reduce stress. Commuting by bike gives you a sense of freedom and can transform your mental outlook.

Environmental Impact

By cycling instead of driving, you contribute to lowering carbon emissions. Bicycles are eco-friendly and play a significant role in reducing pollution and road congestion.

Cost Savings

Cycling eliminates the need for petrol, parking fees, and car maintenance, making it a cost-effective alternative to driving or public transport.

Overcoming the Storage Challenge with our Bike Shelters

A significant barrier to adopting cycling as a primary mode of transportation is the need for more secure and convenient storage. It would help to have a reliable place to store your bike at work, school, or a public venue. Our high-quality bike storage products provide the perfect solution for all settings, from office spaces to housing developments.

Secure Bike Storage with the Cambridge Cycle Shelter

The 10 Space Cambridge Cycle Shelter is ideal for public spaces like schools and offices. Made from galvanised steel and available with mesh or polycarbonate finishes, it offers superior protection against theft and vandalism. A 10-year warranty and customisable locking system ensure your bike is secure while you enjoy your active commute.

Key Features

Hot-dipped galvanised steel, customisable mesh, and lock options.

Why It Works

It provides peace of mind for cyclists who need a safe place to park their bikes while promoting cycling in urban spaces.

Cambridge Cycle Shelter installed outside of a residential office development

Eco-Friendly Solutions with the Amazon Eco Cycle Shelter

The Amazon Eco Cycle Shelter is perfect if you’re looking for a more sustainable option. With timber cladding, this environmentally friendly shelter is as attractive as it is practical. It’s designed to promote cycling while maintaining eco-friendly credentials, making it ideal for housing developments or offices aiming to boost their sustainability efforts.

Key Features

Customisable timber finishes, solar lighting options, and a fire-retardant version.

Why It Works

This shelter protects bikes and complements any green building initiative

Amazon Eco Cycle Enclosure installed outside a commercial office block in the carpark surrounded by trees

Premium Space-Saving with our Two-Tier Amazon Eco Cycle Shelter

The upgraded version of our popular Amazon Eco Shelter features an uprated 80mm SHS powder-coated and galvanised mild steel framework paired with FSC sapele hardwood cladding. Designed to blend into its environment, this shelter has many options, such as green sedum roofing and inbuilt guttering.

Key Features

A selection of hard and softwood timbers, fire retardant versions, sedum roofing, and various locking options are available.

Why It Works

Our Premium Amazon Two-Tier Cycle Shelter is internally fitted with 20 bike parking spaces using our Gas Two-Tier Racks, delivering fantastic ease of use for cyclists.

Premium Amazon Two Tier Cycle Shelter installed outside of a residential building

Future Proofing with E-Bike Charging Shelters

The rise in e-bike use has introduced the need for dedicated charging spaces. Our Lincoln and E-Bike Charging Shelters are designed to cater to this growing demand by providing secure, weatherproof storage and integrated charging points. This solution encourages employees or residents to embrace eco-friendly commuting by offering convenience and security.

Key Features

Secure charging stands, lockable options, and discrete cable management.

Why It Works

By facilitating e-bike usage, this shelter promotes greener, sustainable commuting options.

Lincoln Cycle Shelters with e-bike charging and glass panelling installed outside a commercial area

Promoting Health and Sustainability with The Bike Storage Company

We understand the importance of secure, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing bike storage. Investing in one of our solutions supports a healthier, more active lifestyle and contributes to a more sustainable future. When you provide bike storage at your workplace, residential building, or public venue, you encourage more people to engage in active travel. This, in turn, leads to better health outcomes, lower carbon footprints, and enhanced commuter satisfaction.

Final Thoughts

Active travel is not just a trend—it’s also a lifestyle that benefits individuals and the environment. With our range of secure, durable, and aesthetically pleasing bike storage options, we can help make the transition to cycling more manageable and accessible for everyone. Whether it’s our eco-friendly Amazon Eco Cycle Shelter, space-saving Cambridge Shelter or our range of E-Bike Charging Shelters, we have the perfect solution to support your cycling infrastructure needs.

Ready to make a difference? Explore our products today and help promote a healthier, more active lifestyle with secure bike storage solutions from The Bike Storage Company.

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Robert Paul
June 20, 2020

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