http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: Cyclehoop - Recent Posts en Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:24:39 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-114569 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:07:39 +0000 SRD 114569@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3829/9058583234_a1d6436bf1.jpg"></p> <p>I was delighted to see that a cyclehoop had appeared outside ChopChop, especially when I recollected that it was on a list somewhere of places we wanted them -- although taken aback to see that it was 2 years ago! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-21944 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:48:23 +0000 chdot 21944@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Wingpig</p> <p>Not actually been to that ASDA. Presumably racks are planned?? I presume this is ASDA's land/responsibility?</p> <p>Meanwhile CEC is working on this year's 'set' of racks. </p> <p>Most will be Sheffield/Edinburgh type but some wil be CycleHoops (Pear Tree pic above). Official line is - "They don't necessarily increase the amount of parking available but they do formalise it, make it more secure and practical<br /> and improve its image". </p> <p>In addition, "we have plans for large increases in on-street parking in the city centre, and then in smaller 'town centres' (i.e. Morningside, etc)".</p> <p>This is clearly good news, though I don't suppose Princes Street is included...</p> <p>CycleHoops would be ideal in Raeburn Place. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-21935 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:07:26 +0000 wingpig 21935@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The Asda needs at least one of those hoop things so that the sign near the cashpoints at the Chancelot-proximate corner will not be a cruel lie...<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wingpig/5375076002/"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5375076002_72db84c5ec.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wingpig/5375076002/">IMAG0249</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/wingpig/">wingpig</a>, on Flickr </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1700 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:31:44 +0000 Kim 1700@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just had another idea add the cycle parking to the <a>Edinburgh CycleStreets Photomap</a>, just not sure how to do it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1699 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:19:13 +0000 chdot 1699@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If there are places that need extra capacity get sending the emails to the council. </p> <p>(I don't mean "if" do I!)</p> <p>In London they put in masses of 'overcapacity'. It eventually got filled... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1698 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:13:33 +0000 Kim 1698@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Don't get me wrong chdot, I am not against the CycleHoops, sure they make a statement and help stop bikes falling over. But there is a need for a lot more capacity than can be afforded by the current street furniture. In popular areas it is already difficult to find somewhere to secure your bike as all the street furniture is already in use, the CycleHoops aren't going to be able to change this situation. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1695 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:20:21 +0000 SRD 1695@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My nomination: Morrison St outside/opposite Chop Chop. I'll try to remember to email if I can find a better description. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1693 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:18:33 +0000 Arellcat 1693@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's entirely possible. I shall endeavour to observe the facilities with renewed vigour. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1691 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:13:15 +0000 chdot 1691@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You obviously go up BP too fast.</p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4288055202_d85c1636d2_o.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1690 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:09:28 +0000 Arellcat 1690@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A few CycleHoops might not go amiss along Bruntsfield Place. From memory the nearest Sheffield stands are beside the supermarkets at Leven St and Holy Corner, and most of the furniture is low height and low security street sign poles. I suppose one could use the racks at Edinburgh Bicycle, but that's a bit unfair on patrons if it's busy. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1688 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:24:38 +0000 chdot 1688@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I am not sure a few CycleHoops are the solution, people already use street furniture to secure their bikes"</p> <p>True, but it's not 'either or'. CycleHoops can be fixed to existing posts. They make a 'statement' - and, importantly, greatly reduce the chance of bikes falling over. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1687 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:59:13 +0000 Kim 1687@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I am not sure a few CycleHoops are the solution, people already use street furniture to secure their bikes, but there just aren't enough place available as I have <a href="http://kimharding.net/blog/?p=459">said elsewhere before</a>. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1680 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:37:15 +0000 chdot 1680@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://cyclingedinburgh.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/cyclehoop.jpg"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5375179336_7266f15b37.jpg"></a></p> <p><em>Photo Anthony Lau</em></p> <p>"How do we get this for the rest of the city?l"</p> <p><a href="http://cyclingedinburgh.info/2009/10/01/cyclehoop-comes-to-edinburgh">The Council has 'trialled' the CycleHoop in West Nicholson Street</a> so it's good that there will be more in Leith.</p> <p>They are quite neat and can be fixed more quickly/easily than standard 'Edinburgh Racks'. The city centre could do with some more - e.g. Princes Street - but CycleHoops aren't approved for the "World Heritage Site" (yet?).</p> <p>The cycle team at the Council is happy to get suggested sites - send to <a href="mailto:cycling@edinburgh.gov.uk">cycling@edinburgh.gov.uk</a>. (Photos of exact poles/locations help -<a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=77"> so get your camera phones out</a>!) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1678 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:17:51 +0000 Kim 1678@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good news! How do we get this for the rest of the city? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=220#post-1624 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:05:43 +0000 greenerleith 1624@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We're pleased to announce we've managed to get some extra funding to expand cycling parking facilities in Leith - should be installed by the end of the financial year. </p> <p>More info here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.greenerleith.org/greener-leith-news/2010/1/15/more-safe-cycle-parking-coming-to-leith.html">http://www.greenerleith.org/greener-leith-news/2010/1/15/more-safe-cycle-parking-coming-to-leith.html</a> </p>