Cycle Storage

[kaplank]

Hello all.

I'm sure we're all aware by now that bike sales have gone up and more people now own them = less places to store them i.e bikeway + cyclehoops. I've just come back from working in various places around the country and have had no luck finding any storage for my bike what so ever. Live on East Dulwich Estate in a tiny studio with very limit space. I've contacted the council and they're not taking grant applications for storage at the moment or seem interested in putting in more cycle storage. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do?

Stay safe x

[first mate]

Get a folding bike.

[kaplank]

I have one, however I also own a road bike.

[exdulwicher]

Oh this one popped up a while ago...

Here we go! https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,2094901,2094901#msg-2094901

This might provide some options or ideas?

https://www.homecrux.com/bike-storage-ideas-tiny-apartment/34738/

[zerkalo]

I just got a letter from the council about the proposed installation of a new bike hangar on Overhill Road in front of Dawson's Heights. This might be a good option to consider.

[Sally Eva]

This is a local guide on how to get bike parking https://southwarkcyclists.org.uk/campaigns/how-to-get-secure-cycle-parking-on-your-street/ but I gather you have tried this line already.

If you have any outside space (I'm guessing you don't) or spare cash (ditto) then this bike shed is very secure https://www.shedstore.co.uk/7x3-asgard-access-plus-green-metal-bike-shed-4-bikes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq6m0lfjR6gIVS7DtCh0qXQ47EAYYBSABEgIdufD_BwE

You probably know all about getting your bike registered. The police like this one https://www.bikeregister.com/. Vandalise your own bike before someone does it for you etc.

Join the London Cycling Campaign and benefit from their insurance cover https://membership.lcc.org.uk/insurance-legal-advice. Check your household insurance (f you have it) and see if it includes stolen bikes.

I'm not sure I'm being very helpful. If you lived in Nunhead I'd offer you a place in my bike shed. Maybe someone nearer to you than me, might do that.

[yourmomma]

These guys look to have a locker near you https://www.bikeaway.com/ or you could hire a garage from the council.. https://www.southwark.gov.uk/housing/garages/apply-and-pay-for-a-garage

[Blah Blah]

I second checking out bikeaway for available lockers near enough to you. Know several people that rent these and all have had no problems. They are only about ?40 ish a year to rent as well, so very cheap considering.